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Thyme 'French' – Sweeter Flavor, Low-Growing for Rock Gardens

Thyme 'French'

Sweeter than English thyme. Aromatic low-growing bush or creeping plant for rock gardens, borders, or along pathways. Honeybees love the pink-purple blossoms. Perennial in zones 4–9.

Growing Conditions

Light: Full Sun
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 1 foot or less

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