Thymus praecox

Mother-of-Thyme

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Common Name: 

Mother-of-Thyme

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Description

Thymus praecox is a species of thyme. A common name is Mother-of-Thyme; "creeping thyme" and "wild thyme" may be used where Thymus serpyllum, normally called thus, is not found. It is native to central southern, and western Europe.

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Blooming

Flowers are small and white that are clumped in whorls. Attracts bees.

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Growth

Thyme, like many members of the Mint family, does well with full sun but could use partial shade in the hottest of climates.

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Planting

Easily propagated from stem cuttings or divisions. Cuttings should be taken in early summer. Sow seeds in spring, but provide cold protection if frost is still a threat. Or start seedlings indoors.

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Pest

Susceptible to Botrytis.

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Interesting facts

Edible parts are the leaves and flowers.

Mother-of-Thyme (Thymus praecox) - Soil and irrigation

Soil should be light and well-draining. Soil pH should be neutral to slightly alkaline.

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