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Lamiaceae
Garden Thyme Flower
Thymus vulgaris
Courage and strength.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Thymus
- Native to
- Southern Europe, Mediterranean region
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer
- Type
- Perennial subshrub
- Height
- 15-30 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-draining, poor to average
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- In medieval times, ladies embroidered sprigs of thyme onto scarves they gave to knights for courage.
- Ancient Egyptians used thyme in their embalming practices to preserve mummies.
- Thymol, derived from thyme, is still used today as an antiseptic in mouthwash and hand sanitizers.
- Ancient Greeks burned thyme as incense in temples, believing it was a source of courage.
- A single thyme plant can attract hundreds of bees when in full bloom, making it a top honey plant.
Color meanings
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Courage
1
Activity
2
Bravery
3
Strength