Large Thyme

Thymus pulegioides, Lamiaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common JuniperJuniperus communis

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

Geneva BugleweedAjuga genevensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Chickpea MilkvetchAstragalus cicer

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Lady's BedstrawGalium verum

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

CostmaryTanacetum balsamita

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Musk MallowMalva moschata

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Pot MarjoramOriganum onites

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Corn ChamomileAnthemis arvensis

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Blue Moor GrassSesleria caerulea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Yellow AsphodelAsphodeline lutea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

White Dead-nettleLamium album

Thymus essential oils can inhibit germination and growth of other Lamiaceae family members

Common FigwortScrophularia nodosa

Both species compete for similar soil moisture and nutrient resources in overlapping habitats

Tufted VetchVicia cracca

Thyme essential oils can inhibit legume nitrogen fixation and general plant growth

Uses

Functions

Culinary HerbGround CoverPollinator SupportPest Deterrent

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

AntisepticExpectorantAntispasmodicDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Large Thyme grow in?

Large Thyme grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Large Thyme?

Good companions for Large Thyme include Common Juniper, Geneva Bugleweed, Chickpea Milkvetch, Lady's Bedstraw, Costmary.

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