| German Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris) - Type: perennial, zones 5 to 8
- Planting time: spring, fall
- Features: tiny, strongly aromatic and flavorful leaves
- Light: full sun
- Soil: well drained, on the dry side
- Height: 12 to 15 inches
- Spacing: 12 inches
- Garden use: herb garden, flower border, containers
- Culinary use: in Bouquet Garni; aromatic dishes
Thyme is an easy and practical herb to grow. Highly aromatic, it enhances meat dishes, eggs, cheeses, soups, and sauces, and it is a primary component of both Bouquet Garni and Herbes de Provence. Use it to elevate the flavor of good ol’ beef stew. This tiny-leaved thyme is among the most aromatic, more so than larger-leafed varieties. You may also hear it called winter thyme, because it is one of the most cold hardy of all the different thymes. It is perfectly suited for containers because of its size and the fact that it demands perfect drainage. |
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