Thyme, French (Summer Thyme)
Thymus vulgaris 'French'
Description: French Thyme is a flavorful, aromatic perennial herb prized for its slender, gray-green leaves and refined, slightly sweeter taste compared to English Thyme. With its delicate texture and bold fragrance, this classic culinary herb is a staple in French cuisine, perfect for seasoning meats, soups, sauces, and roasted vegetables. Its compact, semi-woody growth habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: French Thyme’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy and biodiverse garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to support respiratory health, digestion, and immunity, French Thyme is rich in essential oils with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, and culinary preparations for overall wellness.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean, French Thyme thrives in warm, dry conditions and adapts well to Georgia’s climate when planted in well-drained soil.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its summer blooms and fragrant foliage, French Thyme provides an important nectar source for pollinators while also helping to deter certain garden pests.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: French Thyme thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and requires minimal watering once established. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess. Harvest leaves as needed, and allow some flowers to bloom for pollinators.
Grow French Thyme for its rich flavor, medicinal benefits, and pollinator appeal—an easy-care, evergreen herb that enhances both garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Thymus vulgaris 'French'
Description: French Thyme is a flavorful, aromatic perennial herb prized for its slender, gray-green leaves and refined, slightly sweeter taste compared to English Thyme. With its delicate texture and bold fragrance, this classic culinary herb is a staple in French cuisine, perfect for seasoning meats, soups, sauces, and roasted vegetables. Its compact, semi-woody growth habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: French Thyme’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy and biodiverse garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to support respiratory health, digestion, and immunity, French Thyme is rich in essential oils with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, and culinary preparations for overall wellness.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean, French Thyme thrives in warm, dry conditions and adapts well to Georgia’s climate when planted in well-drained soil.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its summer blooms and fragrant foliage, French Thyme provides an important nectar source for pollinators while also helping to deter certain garden pests.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: French Thyme thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and requires minimal watering once established. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess. Harvest leaves as needed, and allow some flowers to bloom for pollinators.
Grow French Thyme for its rich flavor, medicinal benefits, and pollinator appeal—an easy-care, evergreen herb that enhances both garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Thymus vulgaris 'French'
Description: French Thyme is a flavorful, aromatic perennial herb prized for its slender, gray-green leaves and refined, slightly sweeter taste compared to English Thyme. With its delicate texture and bold fragrance, this classic culinary herb is a staple in French cuisine, perfect for seasoning meats, soups, sauces, and roasted vegetables. Its compact, semi-woody growth habit makes it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.
Wildlife Benefits: French Thyme’s nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy and biodiverse garden ecosystem.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to support respiratory health, digestion, and immunity, French Thyme is rich in essential oils with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, tinctures, and culinary preparations for overall wellness.
Native Status: Native to the Mediterranean, French Thyme thrives in warm, dry conditions and adapts well to Georgia’s climate when planted in well-drained soil.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its summer blooms and fragrant foliage, French Thyme provides an important nectar source for pollinators while also helping to deter certain garden pests.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 6–12 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Requires Full Sun
How to Grow: French Thyme thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil and requires minimal watering once established. Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent legginess. Harvest leaves as needed, and allow some flowers to bloom for pollinators.
Grow French Thyme for its rich flavor, medicinal benefits, and pollinator appeal—an easy-care, evergreen herb that enhances both garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots