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English / Common thyme

herb variety

English / Common

Thyme · Thymus vulgaris

USDA hardiness range

Zones
4a–8b
Days to harvest
75 to 95
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Lifespan
perennial

At a glance

Earthy, slightly minty, classic French-cooking thyme flavor; small dark green leaves on woody stems. Soups, stews, roasted meats, herbes de Provence. The cook's thyme.

Growing English / Common

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Flavor, texture, and use

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Growing notes

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English / Common by zone

Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.

Other thyme varieties

2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.

Frequently asked questions

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What zones does the English / Common thyme grow in?

English / Common grows in USDA zones 4a through 8b.

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How does English / Common compare to other thyme varieties?

English / Common is one of 3 thyme varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full thyme variety table for side-by-side comparison.

Image: "Thymus vulgaris Argenteus 1zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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