Thymus serpyllum - Wild Thyme
Thymus serpyllum - Wild Thyme
Thymus serpyllum - Wild Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Wild thyme, Creeping thyme
I am very disappointed. This was my first order, and one of the thyme plants was already looking poorly when I unpacked the parcel. Almost all its leaves were black, while the others had nice green leaves. It did not recover.
Elisabeth, 23/04/2025
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This plant carries a 6 months recovery warranty
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We guarantee the quality of our plants for a full growing cycle, and will replace at our expense any plant that fails to recover under normal climatic and planting conditions.
Description
The Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a creeping variety whose leaves have a slightly less pronounced scent than common thyme. Its leaves add flavour to many dishes, and its fragrance is particularly suited to meats and vegetables. This variety also makes an excellent ground cover. Wild Thyme thrives in most soil types, including rocky soil, but is sensitive to excess moisture. Plant it in spring or autumn and harvest all year round.
Native to western and southern Europe, where it is sometimes found in the wild, Thyme is a perennial undershrub from the Lamiaceae family. Hardy, it forms small fragrant clumps with evergreen grey-green foliage. This honey plant produces little flowers in summer, ranging from white to pinkish-purple, depending on the variety.
Its leaves, with their scent of the garrigue, are highly appreciated in cooking. Used alone or in a bouquet garni, combined with bay leaves, parsley, and rosemary, thyme leaves add flavour to stews, sauces, marinades, and court bouillons. They are also used in infusions and are renowned for their ability to relieve digestive ailments.
Thyme is a hardy, easy-to-grow herb that thrives in poor, light, rocky, and well-drained soil. If your soil is rather damp and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will thrive.
Harvest: Thyme can be harvested throughout the year as its leaves are evergreen. Preferably pick in the morning. Thyme is most fragrant during its flowering period, in summer. Considering that it is advisable to prune it to maintain an excellent compact shape, take advantage of this to stock up for the winter months!
Preservation: Thyme is traditionally preserved by drying. After washing and drying the stems, hang the bunches upside down in a dry, airy place. This is a simple and quick process that you can replace with freezing if you find it more convenient.
A Gardener's Tip: Don't hesitate to mix genres by planting herbs like Thyme in the middle of your perennial flower beds or even in rock gardens. They will blend in perfectly, and the sometimes strong fragrances of aromatic plants often can repel insects that may attack more delicate plants like roses.
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Planting and care
Thyme is a hardy, easy-to-grow aromatic herb that thrives in poor, light, and even rocky, well-drained soils. If your soil is somewhat moist and clayey, we recommend growing it in a pot where it will thrive very well. Planting can occur in spring (April- May) or autumn (September- October).
In the ground: Choose a very sunny location. Space the plants 30 cm (12in) apart in all directions. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), add well-rotted compost, place the root ball, and cover with soil—firm and lightly water.
In a pot: Place a layer of gravel or clay pellets at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill the pot with a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. Place the root ball, cover it with soil, and firm it well. Lightly water. Place your pot in the sun.
As for maintenance, water should be used sparingly, mainly in summer, as Thyme does not tolerate excess moisture. For pot cultivation, do not let water stagnate in the saucer.
Annual pruning (on the year's wood) will maintain a nice, rounded and sturdy habit.
Thyme can be propagated in summer by dividing clumps or by cuttings. This operation is recommended after a few years, especially in cold and humid climates.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.