Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved Thyme)

Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved Thyme) with vibrant green leaves, a low growing groundcover plant.
Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved Thyme) with small green leaves spreading over a rock surface.

Botanical name: Thymus pulegioides

Common names: Broad-leaved Thyme, Lemon Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Plant type: Spice or herb
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Thymus pulegioides is a creeping dwarf evergreen shrub with woody stems and a taproot. It is rather similar to Thymus serpyllum but it is larger, the leaves are wider and all the stems form flowering shoots.

Similar plants: Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved Thyme)


Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved Thyme) with many small oval green leaves covering the ground plant.
Thymus pulegioides (Broad-leaved Thyme) dense foliage coverage with numerous tiny oval shaped green leaves.


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