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Tarragon, French - Artemisia dracunculus sativa
Bushy, creeping herb has narrow green leaves with a strong licorice aroma and flavor. Greenish white flowers. Grows 12-24" tall.
USES: Chop young leaves for fish, chicken or egg dishes, salads, dressings, sauces, vinegars or oils. Lengthy cooking causes it to become bitter - add during the last stages of cooking.
CARE: Grow in light moist well drained soil in sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 4-7.
Thyme, Caraway - Thymus herba-barona
Ground hugging, caraway scented foliage. Pink flowers July-August. Grows 3' tall by 16" wide.
USES: Ornamental for rock or herb gardens. Good for flavoring meat, soup, vegetables and poultry. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 5-9.
Thyme, Common - Thymus vulgaris
Fragrant, gray-green leaves and tiny lilac flowers on 12-18" tall plants. Blooms in June-July.
USES: Fresh or dried leaves used for fish, shellfish, poultry, stuffing, soups and vegetables. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 4-9.
Thyme, Goone Valley - Thymus pulegiodes 'Doone Valley'
Compact creeper to 4" high. Lemon scented gold variegated foliage and lavender flowers.
USES: Herb or rock gardens, ground cover. Good for flavoriing fish or chicken and in tea. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 6-9.
Thyme, Golden - Thymus serphyllum aureus
Compact creeper with chartreuse foliage and lavender flowers. Height to 2" tall.
USES: Herb or rock gardens, ground cover. Can be used in cooking but is not as strong as English Thyme. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 4-9.
Thyme, Lemon - Thymus x citriodorus
Perennial herb to 12-18" high. Green and gold, strong lemon scented leaves and light lavender flowers.
USES: Culinary, teas, landscaping. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 4-9.
Thyme, Mother of - Thymus serpyllum
Fragrant green, evergreen leaves and tiny pale lavender flowers on 4-6" tall plants that spread 12". Blooms in June-July.
USES: Fresh or dried leaves used for fish, shellfish, poultry. stuffing, soups and vegetables. Ornamental. Attracts butterflies.
CARE: Grow in well drained soil in full sun.
HARDINESS: Perennial. Zones 5-9.
