ThymeBotanical Name: Thymus Praecox (Mother of Thyme)
Plant Family: Mint (Lamiaceae) Description: Widely known for its culinary uses, thyme is an attracts a variety of native bees. Forms low growing dense mats that spread rapidly. Produces small pink or white blooms Growing Conditions: Easily grown from seed in average, moist, or well draining soils. Full sun. Bloom Time: May - Jul Bloom Color: White, pink Benefit to pollinators/wildlife: Attracts a variety of native bees and butterflies. Native Status: Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean Location in habitat: Pollinator Demonstration Garden |