ZonePlant
English / Common thyme

herb variety in zone 8a

English / Common thyme in zone 8a

English / Common · Thymus vulgaris

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 days
Days to harvest
75 to 95

The verdict

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About English / Common

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.

Critical timing for zone 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • Pierce's disease in grapes
  • Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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English / Common in adjacent zones

Other thyme varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will English / Common thyme grow in zone 8a?

Yes. English / Common is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 8a.

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

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