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Caraway-Scented Thyme

Thymus Herba-Barona

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Overview

Thymus herba-barona, commonly known as Caraway-Scented Thyme, is a fragrant, low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens. This hardy species reaches 4 inches in height, spreading up to 12 inches. It features tiny, rounded leaves with a distinctive caraway scent and pink to lavender blooms in late spring to early summer. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil, offering culinary benefits and attracting pollinators.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 5–9Climate Mediterranean
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — commonly known as Caraway-Scented Thyme
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardensCaraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — This hardy species reaches 4 inches in height, spreading up to 12 inchesCaraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — rounded leaves with a distinctive caraway scent and pink to lavender blooms in late spring to early summer

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — commonly known as Caraway-Scented Thyme
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — low-growing perennial ideal for xeriscaping and herb gardens
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — This hardy species reaches 4 inches in height, spreading up to 12 inches
Caraway-Scented Thyme (Thymus Herba-Barona) — rounded leaves with a distinctive caraway scent and pink to lavender blooms in late spring to early summer

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