The common or English thyme Thyme (Thymus vulgaris Latin name) is a plant native to the Mediterranean, ideal for dried herb gardens. This plant is an ingredient versatile favorite in the kitchen gardens, grows well in the rocks or overflowing containers and is a staple in medieval knot garden classic.
These grasses grow as shrubs or shrublets with small oval leaves measuring just inches 1 / 4 long. Are evergreen and flowers in spring to early summer in little whorls at the tips of the stems. The flowers are shaped like small trumpets, usually white or pale violet.
Thyme ordinary kitchen is the best cultivated Sunset zones 1-24 or USDA Zone 4-8. It grows to a foot high and can extend about two feet. Larger branches take on a woody feel at the bottom. They nice groundcovers or slightly dry edges. On the ground they can take full sun to part shade. Try along a path or let spill over a low wall or a pot. Brush the leaves perfume launches to place where you can play, but can not take foot traffic. In pots, which may benefit from partial shade during the summer months.
One of the most popular of the thyme is fragrant with the aroma of lemon thyme, sometimes called German Thyme (Thymus x citriodorus) with a strong smell of lemon. Citriodorus It comes in a varied form (Thymus variegata). This herb has lovely deep green leaves with golden or silver or cream color at the edges. This charming usually stays under 8 inches tall, but may extend to two feet. This is excellent, fresh or dried chicken and turkey.
In the kitchen thyme You can use either fresh or dried. It goes well with poultry and eggs and add a rich flavor to soups and stews. Thyme also has a long history in the kit. It has carminative properties, antiseptic and expectorant. It has been used as a tea for respiratory problems and gastrointestinal problems.
The tradition of Thyme is also rich. It was used in Greece to give value and revitalize the spirit. Say the "smell of thyme" was a compliment rich. Thyme was burned as a whole incense to cleanse and purify the temples. The Romans brought home from Greece and thyme credited with helping the spread of grass in the Mediterranean. Sleeping with a bit of Thyme under your pillow is said to prevent nightmares. Thyme is said to be a favorite plant of the elves and fairies. I am also delighted with the thyme. Some grow and you will be too.