Originally from the Mediterranean, this thyme grows well in places that are not too hot or too cold and it needs full sun. This perennial thyme is slow growing with pretty pale pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows upright in a pot, while it will spread if planted on the ground and left unchecked. Leaves are glossy green and it has a silver minty foliage. It grows up to one foot tall and is more heat tolerant than other varieties. Lemon thyme is great for marinating fish or chicken. It can be used in any recipe that needs lemon juice, zest or flavoring. It is very similar to English thyme, but has a lemon scent and taste. Of all of the types of thyme, this is the favorite of many people. Just make sure you plant it in a place where it can get a lot of sun and has soil with drainage. Common thyme is very easy to grow and is virtually disease and pest free. Flowers are pink or white and are rich in nectar, which is why they attract bees and butterflies. Leaves are quite aromatic and are used in many dishes either dried or fresh. This dwarf variety can easily be grown in a container since it only grows 3 inches (8 centimeters) tall. Thymus vulgaris (common thyme) as it name suggest is the most popular of all types of thyme. Do not worry, it is pretty easy to grow thyme. They will guide you about their growth habits to figure out which would be most suitable. Visit your local nursery if you are not sure which types of thyme grow well in your area. So do not worry about where you live in the world, with so many types of thyme you will surely find those that grow in your climate zone or landscape. Thymes aroma attracts bees who produce a very priced honey, comparable to the best lavender honey.Įssential oil from thyme can be used medicinally or to make soaps, lotions, mouthwash, colognes, candles, cleaning products and more. Most types of thyme are ornamental, cultivated for centuries because of their fragrance and beauty. This is used to prepare stocks, soups, meat fish, dressings, casseroles and more. It is traditionally used in a “bouquet garni” which is French for garnished bouquet that mixes herbs such as thyme, parsley, bay leave and others such as rosemary, basil, chervil, tarragon and peppercorns.
Thyme pairs well with garlic, lemon and basil. The three most common types of thyme for culinary use are caraway, lemon and French. Thyme is part of the mint family of Lamiaceae.Īll types of thyme are edible, but some are better suited.
However, this herb is a lot smaller, only growing up to 15 inches in height or less. Just like there are many varieties of basil, you can find over 300 types of thyme.
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