🌿 Compact Thyme
Thymus vulgaris 'Compactus'
This dwarf, dense-growing thyme forms a tidy mound of fragrant foliage, perfect for small spaces, edging, and containers.
🌿 Annual in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Mediterranean region
☀️ Light: Full sun, at least 6 hours daily
💧 Water: Let soil dry between waterings; good drainage is essential in humid weather
📏 Size: Grows 6-8 inches tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Produces tiny pink-lavender blooms in spring
🌱 Landscape Use: Ideal for herb bed edging, small containers, and rock gardens
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, then feed monthly with Espoma Garden Tone for the best flavor and growth.