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Thymus praecox Evergreen shrub (1 Page of 5) The Thymus praecox plant species is found in S. W. and C. Europe. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Thymus praecox Family: Labiatae Author: Opitz. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.05 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Stony and rocky mountain slopes, 1000 - 3600 metres in Turkey[93].
Cultivation Notes: Requires a light well-drained preferably calcareous soil in a sunny postition[1, 200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Grows well between stepping stones on paths, tolerating light treading[183, 200]. Succeeds on walls. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter. A layer of gravel on the soil around them will help protect the foliage from wet soils[238].
Plants are hardy to about -15°c[238].
The flowers are rich in nectar and are very attractive to honey bees[200].
This is a very difficult genus taxonomically, the species hybridize freely with each other and often intergrade into each other[1].
There are some named varieties selected for culinary and ornamental purposes[183, 200].
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