![]() ![]() The plants themselves usually have long, thin and very fragrant leaves which are usually a rich green but can vary depending on the variety. The leaves are often used to add falvour to stews, salads, roasts and fish dishes. Thyme is very commonly used as part of a bouquet garni and as a component of herbes de Provence. Like Woolly thyme, Elfin does best when allowed to fill in-between stepping stones 5. Like Woolly thyme, Elfin does best when allowed to fill in-between stepping stones 5. Elfin Thyme One of the smallest and slowest growing of all the thymes, Elfin has diminutive green leaves and lavender flowers. Thyme can be used both fresh or dried with fresh leaves able to be frozen to retain their flavour and dried Thyme retaining its flavour much better than most herbs. Elfin Thyme One of the smallest and slowest growing of all the thymes, Elfin has diminutive green leaves and lavender flowers. Thymus vulgaris (common thyme, German thyme, garden thyme or just thyme) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy. The wide spread of Thyme through out Europe is thought to be due to the Romans who used the scent to purify buildings and flavour cheeses and liqueurs. ![]() They are very useful herbs with many culinary uses as well as being used medicinally and looking great as well. Eighteen (18) plants in 3.5 inch containers per flat (or tray). Glossy, green fragrant foliage, grows in a low, tight, dense, creeping, flat mat. ![]() Most varieties do well at the closer spacing, especially for projects that will be used for light foot traffic. 2 to 3 inch high slow and low growing miniature herbaceous perennial. To plant 20cm (8') apart, which is my recommendation, add about a third again. This Variety will grow to 4cm in height and spread 25cmĪbout the Thyme 'Family': Thyme is a member of the Lamiaceae family. Zone 4 to Zone 9, Full Sun to partial sun. A Lovely low growing Thyme which is perfect to grow between the cracks of paving, in the gaps in stone walls or to trail over the side of a pot. ![]()
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