Thyme Varieties

Compare 6 thyme cultivars. Find the perfect variety for your garden based on how you want to use them, growth habit, and days to maturity.

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Creeping

Creeping

Heirloom / OP

Thymus serpyllum; dense ground-hugging mat; 5-10cm tall; pink flowers; tolerates light foot traffic.

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Creeping Red

Creeping Red

90–120 days Heirloom / OP

Low-growing ground cover; reddish stems; small grey-green leaves; strong thyme flavour; excellent edging plant.

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English

English

Heirloom / OP

Thymus vulgaris; classic culinary thyme; grey-green aromatic leaves; very cold hardy.

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German Winter

German Winter

Heirloom / OP

Thymus vulgaris; broad leaves; exceptionally cold hardy; strong flavour.

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Lemon

Lemon

Heirloom / OP

Thymus citriodorus; citrus-scented leaves; golden-green variegated foliage.

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