Wilders 3.5' Thyme French

Thymus vulgaris 'French'

French thyme is a refined, slightly sweeter and more delicate version of common English thyme. Its fine-textured gray-green leaves offer a subtler, less bitter flavor—making it a favorite in French cuisine and perfect for seasoning poultry, vegetables, sauces, and bouquet garni. With its compact, low-growing habit, it’s both a culinary staple and a beautiful addition to borders, containers, and rock gardens.

Hardy in Northern Connecticut (Zones 5–6), French thyme is a tough perennial that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and blooms with tiny pale pink to lavender flowers in early summer, attracting pollinators.

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Height: 6–12 inches

• Spacing: 12 inches

• Bloom Time: Early summer

• Special Features: Edible, hardy perennial, refined flavor, drought tolerant, pollinator-friendly, ideal for borders and containers