Thymus orospedanus

Thymus orospedanus

Also known as Thymus orospedanus var. longifolius, Thymus cuatrecasasii, Thymus orospedanus var. wildpretii, Thymus orospedanus var. elongatus

Native Plants · Thyme · Aromatic · Rock Garden · Spanish Endemic · Alpine · Rare · Perennial · Drought Adapted · Pollinator · Lamiaceae

Thymus orospedanus is a rare Spanish endemic thyme native to rocky, mountainous terrain in southeastern Spain, well-suited to rock gardens and alpine-style plantings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, lean soil — avoid overwatering as it is adapted to dry, stony conditions. This low-growing aromatic perennial is a specialty collector's plant with attractive small flowers that pollinators love.