Thymus pulegioides Broad-leaved thyme (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Thymus pulegioides
Broad-leaved thyme
Evergreen shrub
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The Thymus pulegioides plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Broad-leaved thyme.

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Latin Name:  Thymus pulegioides
Common Name:  Broad-leaved thyme
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Calcareous soils[11].

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 at least -10°c[238]. This is a very difficult genus taxonomically, the species hybridize freely with each other and often intergrade into each other[200]. There are many named forms selected for their ornamental value[183]. The leaves are highly aromatic[200]. The flowers are rich in nectar and are very attractive to honey bees[200].

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