Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
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Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Number of Varieties
110
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40000
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Habitat
Cliffs, Moist woods, Riverbanks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9-9999
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99
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AHS Heat Zone
9-5
11-3
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Part of Plant Used
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Leaves
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall