species 13,314 observations
Common Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Field notes
Thymus vulgaris (common thyme, German thyme, garden thyme or just thyme) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Celypha Moth, Strawberry Leafroller Moth, Satyr Pug Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Tricolored Bumble Bee, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Painted Lady
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Spreading
- Plant type
- Edible Ground cover Herb Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.