Thymus — 17 species
Botanical species in the genus Thymus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Thymus caespititius
Thymus caespititius
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position. Plants tolerate occasional walking on and can be grown in cracks in paths, they also succeed on walls. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus camphoratus
Thymus camphoratus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position. Plants tolerate occasional walking on and can be grown in cracks in paths, they also succeed on walls. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus capitatus
Thymus capitatus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter. A layer of gravel on the soil around them will help protect the foliage from wet soils.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus cilicicus
Thymus cilicicus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position. This species thrives in stony situations. Plants tolerate occasional walking on and can be grown in cracks in paths, they also succeed on walls.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus herba-barona
Thymus herba-barona
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils, tolerating drought once it is established. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus hirtus
Thymus hirtus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus mastichina
Thymus mastichina
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus pannonicus
Thymus pannonicus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus praecox
Thymus praecox
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus praecox arcticus
Thymus praecox arcticus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils, tolerating drought once it is established. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position. Plants tolerate occasional walking on and can be grown in cracks in paths, they also succeed on walls. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus pulegioides
Thymus pulegioides
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus quinquecostatus
Thymus quinquecostatus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus serpyllum
Thymus serpyllum
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus vulgaris
Thymus vulgaris
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a light, dry calcareous soil and a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils, poor soils and tolerates drought once it is established. Plants can be grown on old walls.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus x citriodorus
Thymus x citriodorus
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
Full cultivation guide →Thymus zygis
Thymus zygis
Family: Lamiaceae
Cultivation
Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in dry soils. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter.
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