Winter Thyme

Latin name Thymus vulgaris
Quantity per packet About 100 seeds
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameThymus vulgaris
FamilyLamiaceae
TypeHerb
CyclePerennial
Quantity per packAbout 100 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0173
Product
description

Winter thyme is an elegant perennial aromatic plant, prized for its intense fragrance, remarkable robustness, and ability to thrive where many other plants hesitate. With its small, dark green leaves and compact habit, it brings a subtle and refined Mediterranean touch to the garden, particularly beautiful in rock gardens, sunny borders, and herb gardens. Its delicate blooms, in shades ranging from pale purple to lilac, attract pollinators while adding a light, decorative dimension to its dense foliage. Easy to grow, it thrives in poor, dry, rocky, and perfectly drained soils, making it a valuable ally for gardeners seeking low-maintenance plants. Once established, it tolerates drought admirably and maintains a beautiful appearance throughout the season. In the kitchen, its fragrant leaves enhance meats, soups, sauces, and stews with an aromatic depth typical of Mediterranean garrigue herbs. Harvested fresh or dried, it accompanies daily life with a discreet but essential constancy. It is a durable, useful, and very decorative plant, ideal for enriching the garden with a resistant and intensely fragrant aromatic perennial.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period6 to 8 weeks before the last frost indoors
Sowing depth0.2 cm (0.1 in)
Germination temperature18 to 21 °C (64 to 70 °F)
Germination time14 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Poor, rocky, and well-drained
Watering
Weak
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Meats, soups, sauces, aromatic plant, medicinal uses
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
All season, once the plant is well established
Size
and facts
Height25 to 45 cm (10 to 18 in)
Spread20 cm (8 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, strawberry plant, potato, tomato
Avoid planting with
Marjoram, oregano
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.