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Because it has larger leaves, it is easier to harvest than most of the english thymes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e'English Wedgewood' is a bit longer growing than most T. vulgaris selections, but will need to be replaced every 3 years. It grows well in containers. Grow in full sun, with good drainage. Prune frequently to keep the plant bushy. Small pink flowers.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Morningsun Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40071502954662,"sku":"null","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0426\/9332\/9062\/products\/image-19_ddc02419-21f9-45da-a06c-7dd5b98bbe3d.jpg?v=1596846233"},{"product_id":"thymus-x-citriodorus-aureus-golden-lemon-thyme","title":"Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus' (4\") | Golden Lemon Thyme (4\")","description":"Variegated lemon flavored thyme, it has a little sharper flavor than lemon thyme. It grows to 1 foot tall, and appreciates a bit of afternoon shade if grown in hot climates. Leaves are a deep green, rimmed in light yellow, with small light pink flowers. It is an excellent container specimen. Not as hardy, it usually needs to be replaced every year.","brand":"Morningsun Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40071908950182,"sku":"null","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0426\/9332\/9062\/products\/image-24_fcfbae2f-e676-4663-a073-2c15e2785469.jpg?v=1596846381"},{"product_id":"thymus-vulgaris-oregano-oregano-thyme","title":"Thymus vulgaris 'Oregano' (4\") | Oregano Thyme (4\")","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eIs it oregano or thyme? Well, this one tastes a little like both! Beautiful dark green rounded foliage with heavy oregano scent and flavor, and nice thyme undertones. Excellent and unusual culinary. 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The leaves are edged in just the barest line of white. Silver thyme has a delicious strong savory thyme flavor and scent. It is one of the sturdiest of the thymes, so it will grow successfully even under less than ideal conditions, or with the less than expert grower. Silver thyme is a lovey addition to the herb garden, but is also very decorative for containers, or grown as herbal topiary.","brand":"Morningsun Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40071480705190,"sku":"","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0426\/9332\/9062\/products\/thyme-silver.jpg?v=1596846679"},{"product_id":"thymus-longicaulis-turbo-thyme","title":"Thymus longicaulis (4\") | Turbo Thyme (4\")","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fast growing groundcover from Switzerland, spreading several feet in one year, hence the common name, 'Turbo Thyme'. 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It is easy to grow, preferring full sun or a few hours of afternoon shade, with average garden water and excellent drainage. Thyme has small pink flowers in the spring, which are delicious to eat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo keep thyme growing well be sure to prune heavily in the early spring, and lightly throughout the growing season. English thyme is a good choice for knot gardens.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are many different thymes that are all Thymus vulgaris. The English thyme has larger leaves, grows to about 1 foot tall, is fairly woody, and has a well rounded thyme flavor. 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This is a lovely plant to edge an herb garden or to put in a pot near your outdoor seating area. A delightful culinary - use in recipes that call for lemon juice or lemon zest. It is great to add to marinades, or chop the soft tips into your salad. Sprinkle on fish and chicken while baking. Great for summer cooking, it even makes a delicious iced tea - and because thyme is known to be a great digestive, it is a wonderful choice after a big summer barbeque!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGrow in full sun or afternoon shade, with good drainage and average garden water. Mix in a 'lemon' themed container - lemon verbena, lemon thyme, lemon basil and lemon balm - all delicious for teas and cooking! 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It has had a significant history throughout the Middle East, and is another of the group of plant that is used as a component of the herb blend 'Za'atar'. It prefers very dry soil, and is terrific planted in a rocky bed alongside Thymbra spicata, Origanum onites and Capparis spinosa. The intense purple flowers have a delicious bite to them, and they are a significant honey bee plant throughout the Middle East.","brand":"Morningsun Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40071986020518,"sku":"","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0426\/9332\/9062\/products\/image-4_f1a1d56c-7b63-4fa2-90d4-ff9371eb3649.jpg?v=1596901991"},{"product_id":"thymus-lavender-lavender-thyme","title":"Thymus 'Lavender' (4\") | Lavender Thyme (4\")","description":"An interesting creeping form of thyme, only four inches tall and 18 inches wide. The small green leaves are useful in potpourris. 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