Conehead Thyme Seeds - Herbal Plant

Conehead Thyme is a low-growing to moderately spreading perennial herb known for its distinctive cone-shaped flowering heads and fine-textured foliage. It performs well in warm to mild climates and thrives in well-drained, sandy to moderately fertile soil. This variety is suitable for herb gardens, rock gardens, borders, and container cultivation, where it develops a neat, compact form. It grows best in full sun and establishes gradually with minimal maintenance once established.

Features

• Compact to spreading herb with unique cone-shaped flower heads
• Fine-textured and aromatic foliage
• Suitable for rock gardens, borders, and containers
• Performs best in full sun conditions
• Low maintenance and drought tolerant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Thymbra capitata
• Common Name (US): Conehead Thyme
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 7 to 10
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm to mild season
• Sowing Season: March to May
• Sowing Season With Months: March, April, May
• Germination Time And Conditions: 14 to 28 days at 18 to 24 degrees Celsius in well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy to moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 20 to 50 cm height, spread 30 to 50 cm
• Plant Spacing: 25 to 30 cm between plants