English Thyme Plant

Thymus vulgaris

$39⁹⁹

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

English Thyme Plant highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

6 - 12 inches
Mature Spread

6 -12 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Low Once Established
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Early Spring
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 5-9

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Incredible, Edible Herb English Thyme

Soft, Mounded Accent for Edging
Attractive Variegated Silvery-Green Foliage
Incredible Aromatic Leaves
Versatile Edible Herb
Use In Savory Recipes
Great Container Plant
Excellent Nectar Source for Beneficial Pollinators
Cold Hardy
Easy Care
Drought Tolerant Groundcover
Needs Sharply Drained Soil

Don't forget to include herbs in your planting design! They deliver a classic look, and you'll love having super fresh ingredients on hand to season your home cooking!

Our expertly grown English Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) brings a fine-textured look to the edge of your planting beds and spilling over the side of outdoor containers. While petite, the pointed, gray-green leaves have an important role to play.

Crush the leaves between your fingers for that wonderfully earthy, with notes that are both sweet and sharply spiced. Grow this timeless edible herb and harvest for Greek potatoes, chicken and lamb dishes, stews, roasted Brussels Sprouts and other hearty dishes.

Look closely at the attractive leaves to relish the range of variegated tones from silver to dark green. The foliage grows along the length of slender, woody stems.

Harvest what you need from your small mound of English Thyme throughout the season. In late summer, trim it back down to two inches from the ground.

Dry them upside down in bundles, or place each stem on a screen in an area with good air circulation. Strip the dried leaves and store in an air-tight jar, or freeze them.

Let your inner craftsperson come out to play! Extract your own homemade aromatherapy oil; or infuse vodka, honey or vinegar with fresh Thyme.

Gift homemade culinary Bouquet Garnis to your foodie friends. There aren't many plants as giving or easy to grow Thyme.

It's reputed to boost your immune system, so order plenty to tuck here and there in sunny parts of your landscape. You'll appreciate the charming mound of aromatic, healthy foliage.

So will honey bees and butterflies. The small purple flowers aren't terribly noticeable, but they certainly offer nectar for your local ecosystem.

No Victory Garden would be complete without herbs! They are easy enough for "newbies" to grow on their balcony or deck in wide containers with plenty of drainage holes.

Order English Thyme plants from our growers today! They make a great addition to turn your full sun landscape into a hard-working Edible Landscape.