As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. Spanish Thyme will grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 8 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Īside from its primary use as an edible, Spanish Thyme is sutiable for the following landscape applications Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season.
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It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. This is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial herb with a spreading, ground-hugging habit of growth.
Its attractive tiny fragrant round leaves remain dark green in color throughout the year. Spanish Thyme is smothered in stunning spikes of pink flowers rising above the foliage from mid to late summer. The leaves are most often used in the following ways:
The leaves have a savory taste and a pleasant fragrance. The tiny fragrant round dark green leaves can be harvested at any time in the season. Spanish Thyme is a perennial herb that is commonly grown for its edible qualities, although it does have ornamental merits as well.
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