Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial herb valued for its aromatic foliage and compact, low-growing habit. Ideal for herb gardens, containers, and landscape borders, this plant is commonly used for culinary purposes and its earthy fragrance.

This thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it suitable for dry conditions and drought tolerance once established. It performs well in garden beds and containers alike.

• Aromatic herb with earthy fragrance
• Compact, low-growing habit
• Suitable for containers and garden beds
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
• Drought-tolerant once established

Plant Details:

• Common Name: Garden Thyme
• Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris
• Plant Type: Live Plant
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Flower Color: Purple (seasonal blooms)
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water: Low to moderate watering
• USDA Zone: 4–9

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.