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Thymus vulgaris
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Pest controlMediterranean perennial subshrub. Drought-tolerant once established; rot in wet feet. Trim after flowering to keep the plant compact. Lemon thyme, English thyme, and creeping thyme each have a place.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Well-draining, sandy or gravelly soil. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH (6.5-7.5). Tolerates poor soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Satureja montana
herbA fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to Thyme
