Thyme varieties

Thyme is a semi-shrub and a very common spice. It usually produces small purple-red or pink flowers in late summer and early autumn. The flowers are relatively small, and the leaves are generally dark green. The cultivated varieties include English thyme, golden lemon thyme, green leaf lemon thyme, German thyme and narrow-leaf French thyme.

There are many varieties of thyme, the more common one is French thyme. Thyme is usually named according to its place of origin. The more famous varieties are German thyme, lemon thyme and French thyme.

French thyme

French thyme is a kind of thyme with a strong fragrance. The leaves are small and pointed, the stems are strongly branched, and the flowers are woody. , the general color is white or lavender. The leaves are dark green.

Phnom Penh Lemon Thyme

Phnom Penh Lemon Thyme is a plant of the Lamiaceae family. The plant is small and has good ornamental value. Generally, there is a kind of lemon on the plant. The fragrance is more suitable for maintenance as a potted plant.

English thyme

English thyme is a shrub-like evergreen herb. The stems are relatively hard and have many branches. The color of the flowers is usually lavender. Yes, there will be dense glands on the top of the leaves.