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Thyme 'French Summer'
French Summer Thyme
- » Culinary herb
- » Sweeter than other thymes
- » Can also be used as a ground cover
- » Syn. Thymus vulgaris
- Category:Herbs
- Breeder:Sara's Superb Herbs®
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:12 in
- Spread:12 in
- Bloom Color: Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A fragrant and versatile thyme that shines in both the kitchen and the garden. Its low-growing habit makes it an excellent ground cover, and it tolerates light foot traffic, releasing a lovely herbal fragrance when stepped on. Pale purple flowers appear in late spring to early summer, attracting bees and adding seasonal color. Not as winter-hardy as some other thyme varieties, so extra protection may be needed in colder climates.
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Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage |
| • | Dried Flower/Foliage |
| • | Edible |
| • | Fragrant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Purple |
Programs
| • | Sara's Superb Herbs |
Habit
| • | Ground Cover |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thyme 'French Summer'
It grows in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and soils of low fertility. It will rot in moist to wet soils. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance and size.