Thymus pulegioides
Broad-Leaved Thyme
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Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Description
Thymus pulegioides (common names broad-leaved thyme, lemon thyme) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe. Growing to 5–25 cm (2–10 in) tall by 25 cm (10 in) wide, it is a small spreading subshrub with strongly aromatic leaves, and lilac pink flowers in early summer. The specific epithet pulegioides highlights its similarity to another species within Lamiaceae, Mentha pulegium (pennyroyal).
Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Blooming
Flowers are small and white that are clumped in whorls. Attracts bees.
Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Growth
Thyme, like many members of the Mint family, does well with full sun but could use partial shade in the hottest of climates.
Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Planting
Easily propagated from stem cuttings or divisions. Cuttings should be taken in early summer. Sow seeds in spring, but provide cold protection if frost is still a threat. Or start seedlings indoors.
Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Pest
Susceptible to Botrytis.
Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Interesting facts
Edible parts are the leaves and flowers.
Broad-Leaved Thyme (Thymus pulegioides) - Soil and irrigation
Soil should be light and well-draining. Soil pH should be neutral to slightly alkaline.
