Thyme.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial herb

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 7 bis 14 Tage

Endgröße

12 inches

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 5 bis 9

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

Plant this herb in well draining soil to prevent root rot. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the soil is staying too wet. Prune back the woody stems after flowering to keep the plant bushy and productive.

Gießen

Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Düngen

Apply a light, balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the growing season.

Schneiden

Trim back the top third of the plant after it blooms to encourage fresh growth.

Umtopfen

Move to a slightly larger container only when the roots become crowded.

Boden

Sandy or rocky, well draining soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatur

-15 bis 35°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

20 bis 50%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Hoch

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Hoch

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is non-toxic to humans.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children handling this plant.

Kontaktallergene

Sensitive individuals may experience mild skin irritation from the essential oils.

Allergene in der Luft

Pollen is generally not a significant trigger for respiratory allergies.

Essbarkeit

Thyme is generally safe for culinary use, but concentrated essential oils should not be ingested.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Small, oval, gray green leaves
• Tiny tubular flowers in clusters
• Woody, branching stems
• Strong, pleasant aromatic scent

Höhe

0,15 bis 0,3m

Breite

0,2 bis 0,4m

Blätter

gray-green, evergreen

Blüten

pale pink, lavender, white, 0,5 bis 1cm

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — This occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

cuttings, division, seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, early autumn

Überwinterung

Ensure the soil is well-drained to prevent winter rot. In very cold areas, a light mulch can protect the roots.

Im Kübel

Thyme grows very well in pots as long as the container has excellent drainage.

Plant thyme near vegetables to help deter certain pests with its strong scent.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Rosemary — They share similar requirements for sun and dry soil.
• Lavendel — Both plants thrive in Mediterranean conditions and attract pollinators.

Ähnliche Arten

• Thymus serpyllum — It is a low-growing alternative often used as a ground cover.

Botanisches

Familie

Lamiaceae

Gattung

Thymus

Ordnung

Lamiales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Mediterranean region

Artenschutz

Thyme is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It grows in dry, rocky, and well-drained soils where it competes well in nutrient-poor environments.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary herb, ground cover, rock garden plant, pollinator garden

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does thyme need full sun?

Yes, it thrives in full sun for at least six hours a day.

How often should I water it?

Water only when the soil has dried out completely.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Thymus comes from the Greek word for courage, while vulgaris simply means common.

Gut zu wissen

• Ancient Greeks used thyme in their baths for courage.
• Thyme is a member of the mint family.
• It is a key ingredient in the French herb blend bouquet garni.

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