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Thymus capitatus, Coridothymus capitatus, Thymus, Headed Savory

Thymus capitatus, Coridothymus capitatus

Thymus, Headed Savory
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Mediterranean
USDA Zone: 6-9?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plantFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Thymus capitatus is the most common but also the most important of the thymes since it contributes to the production of some of the best honey. It forms bushes which get covered in purplish pink flowers during the flowering season (June to August).


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Thymus capitatus, Coridothymus capitatus, Thymus, Headed Savory
Thymus capitatus, Coridothymus capitatus, Thymus, Headed Savory


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/thymus_capitatus.htm