Thyme
Thymus vulgaris · Thymes · Mint family
Also known as: Common Thyme · Garden Thyme
Easy15–30cmPet-friendlyEdible
Thyme care at a glance
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Diseases & Weather on Thyme
A common disease is Root rot. Thyme is considered pet-friendly.
Disease
- Root rot High
Weather
- Waterlogging High
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Frequently asked questions about Thyme
- Which diseases affect Thyme?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Thyme toxic to cats and dogs?
- Thyme is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Thyme need?
- Thyme has a low water requirement.
- What light does Thyme need?
- Thyme prefers to grow in full sun.
- Is Thyme frost-hardy?
- Thyme is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -28.9 °C.
- Can you eat Thyme?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.