German Thyme vs. English Thyme: What Are The Differences?

There are many different species across the continents and botanists have bred new cultivars, but what’s the difference between German thyme and the English thymeContinue Reading

History of ThymeIn the Middle Ages, thyme was used in medicines to clear lungs, for headaches, and in wounds. When European settlers moved to the States, they took thyme with them

German Thyme vs. English Thyme: NamesEnglish thyme is often called garden or common thyme and it’s usually this species people mean when they talk about the culinary thyme Thymus

German Thyme vs. English Thyme: UsesGerman thyme is used for cooking, ornamental gardens, and attracting pollinators. It doesn’t have such a strong taste or scent as English thym

How to Grow English and German ThymeGerman and English thyme will also grow well in containers. They will need a bit more water because the sun and wind dry out roots from all side

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