What are the different types of thyme?

What are the different types of thyme?

Types of Thyme Plants

• Common thyme (T. vulgaris) – prostrate form, yellow and variegated foliage available, used in cooking.
• Lemon thyme (T. x. ...
• Woolly thyme (T. pseudolanuginosus) – prostrate form, pubescent stems and leaves appear gray in color, good for rock gardens.
• Creeping thyme (T. ...
• Wild thyme (T. ...
• Elfin thyme (T.

Are all thyme varieties edible?

There are dozens of selections of thyme. ... Both types are edible, but creeping thymes are usually small and tedious to harvest and are therefore more valuable as ground covers. Garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), also known as common, English, or French thyme, is most often used as a seasoning.

Is English thyme invasive?

I must mention that most members of the mint family will become quite invasive if left to their own devices. Mint, oregano, pennyroyal and even thyme will spread through underground runners and can quickly take over the garden. They can be hard to remove as small bits of roots left behind can grow into full plants.

Can you eat Mother of Thyme?

Just like other thyme varieties, creeping thyme is edible with a flavor and aroma akin to mint when crushed or steeped for teas or tinctures. To harvest creeping thyme ground cover, either remove the leaves from the stems or dry by snipping from the plant and hanging upside down in a dark, well aerated area.

Can you eat English thyme?

English thyme is a low-growing plant with fragrant leaves. This herb goes well with just about everything. Add it (fresh or dried) to blended herb mixtures, or use in soups, sauces, beans, meat dishes, and more.

How do you cut rosemary so it keeps growing?

Cut off the top 2 to 3 inches of each sprig, leaving green leaves and being careful not to cut the plant too close. You want to give it time to recover before winter sets in. You can preserve your rosemary bounty by bundling the clippings with a rubber band and hanging them upside down to dry.

What herbs thrive in shade?

Herbs that grow in shade: 10 delicious choices

• Shade vs sun. ...
• Chervil: A salad herb for shade. ...
• Cilantro/Coriander: 2 herbs that grow in shade for the price of 1. ...
• Lemon balm: Flavorful herbs that grow in shade. ...
• Chives: Easiest of all the herbs that grow in shade. ...
• Lemon verbena: A sun- or shade-loving herb. ...
• Dill: A dual-use herb for shade. ...
• Parsley: 2 types for shade growing.

Can Camellias grow in full shade?

Modern camellias can survive full sun, deep shade and even hard freezes, given enough irrigation to keep the soil moist and shelter against drying winds.