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Lamiaceae
Mediterranean wild thyme
Thymbra capitata
Also known as Common thyme, Wild thyme, Garden thyme, Coridothymus capitatus
Native Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Aromatic · Drought Tolerant · Mediterranean · Herb · Rock Garden · Xeriscape · Pollinator · Thyme · Low Water · Perennial
Mediterranean wild thyme is a drought-adapted, aromatic shrublet that thrives in well-drained, poor soils and full sun. It requires very little water once established and is an excellent choice for xeriscaping or rock gardens. Its dense flower heads are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water sparingly; allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle
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