German Thyme Seedlings
Certified Organic
Thymus vulgaris
The thyme is right: evergreen, aromatic and easy to grow!
Gnomes have a long and distinguished history as tough garden helpers. Diminutive clay garden gnomes originated in Germany in the 1800s. There they remain beloved protectors of the home garden, cherished for their ability to ward off danger. Thyme, too, is a botanical defender: it was long believed to be an antidote for poison and a preventer of plague. But thyme is associated with courage most of all, as depicted by our thyme-wielding gnome bravely fighting off an intruding squirrel.
$5.49
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Transplant outdoors when seedlings are 3" high, spaced at least 6" apart (thyme does not mind some crowding). Harvest the upper green growth and prune back flowering stalks to promote more green growth.
| Days to Maturity | 85 days |
|---|---|
| Spacing in Row | 6" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12" |
| Height at Maturity | 8" |
| Width at Maturity | 10" |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Artwork by Ulana Zahajkewycz. The gnome on this pack is a basswood figurine that Ulana, a folk-inspired artist, painted with acrylic and placed on a gouache background. Ulana drew from her own experiences gardening with aggressive squirrels.