average, well drained, never soggy especially in the winter
Flowers
tubular, lilac, borne in dense terminal clusters, you notice the mass of flowers more than the individual flower
Leaves
deep green, flecks of gold
Dimensions
2-4 inches high, spce 12-16 inches on center, mat forming growth form
Maintenance
cut back to maintain shape, cut back hard in the spring
Propagation
division, cuttings
Misc Facts
Thymus is derived from either a Greek verb meaning ‘to fumigate’ or a noun (courage) and, as thymon, is a classical Greek name used by the Greek philosopher, Theophrastus (c.327-c.287 BC), for thyme or another similar plant. (www.plantlives.com) Has a vast array of medicinal, aromatic, household, decorative and culinary uses.
Notes & Reference
#44-The Complete Book of Herbs (Lesley Bremness), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), www.plantlives.com