thyme
Thymus praecox 'Minus'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Lilac pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Thyme should be watered deeply and only when the top few inches of soil have become dry. Watering should be done every 3-4 days in the summer when temperatures are hot and every 5-7 days in the winter when temperatures are cooler. To ensure the plant does not get over-watered, be sure to check the soil before watering.
sunlight
Thyme (Thymus praecox 'Minus') grows best in full sun where it has access to 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day. This type of thyme does not like to be in too much shade, as this can cause it to become sparse and slow to flower. Feathery, silver-green foliage will appear when given the right amount of heat and light.
pruning
Thyme (Thymus praecox 'Minus') should be trimmed back twice a year, once in late winter or early spring, as well as after flowering, usually in late summer or early fall. Prune the plant just above a bud or leaf node to encourage new growth and bushiness. Remove any dead or diseased wood, cut off any excess upright stems, and cut back some of the sideshoots each time you prune to keep it neat and encourage more growth. Be sure to use clean, sharp pruning shears and prune back no more than 1-third of the plant each time.
