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Thyme Honey-Myrtle

Melaleuca thymifolia, Myrtaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

OnionAllium cepa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Yard-Long BeanVigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Tea TreeMelaleuca alternifolia

Congeneric species with similar ecological requirements leading to intense competition for water, nutrients, and light

New Zealand Tea TreeLeptospermum scoparium

Related Myrtaceae species compete for resources with potential essential oil-mediated allelopathy

Uses

Functions

Ornamental

Common Questions

What zones does Thyme Honey-Myrtle grow in?

Thyme Honey-Myrtle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Thyme Honey-Myrtle?

Good companions for Thyme Honey-Myrtle include Onion, Yard-Long Bean.

Design guilds with Thyme Honey-Myrtle and see companion relationships visually.

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