Description
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Zones: 4-9
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Exposure: Full Sun
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Mature Size: 12″ H x 18″ S
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Bloom: Lavender, Mid Spring
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Availability: Ships in Spring
French thyme (Thymus vulgaris ‘French’) is a perennial herb with narrow, gray leaves and pink to lilac flowers, commonly used in French cooking.
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Taste: Sweeter and fresher than Mediterranean thyme with a soft flavor.
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Uses: A key ingredient in soups, stews, sauces, and more. Also used in herb vinegars, breads, and butters.
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Medicinal: Used as a balm or poultice to treat rashes, sores, acne, and burns.
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Preservative: Helps preserve meats, ice cream, and candies.
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Plant: A low-growing, bushy plant that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It’s drought-tolerant.
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Other names: Also known as “summer thyme.”
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Folklore: Associated with courage and protection in French folklore.
