Orange thyme (Thymus fragrantissimus and similar orange‑scented cultivars) is a compact thyme with gray‑green leaves that smell like fresh orange and pine when you brush past them. It keeps the toughness and drought tolerance of other thymes but adds a sweeter, sharper citrus note that shines in poultry, duck, stir‑fries, desserts, and drinks. If you...
German thyme (Thymus vulgaris, usually sold as “German Winter” or “Winter thyme”) is a compact, upright thyme bred to shrug off cold and keep producing fragrant leaves even when other thymes tap out. It has very small, often rounded leaves packed with aromatic oils, a robust, savory flavor, and a reputation for being one of...
Caraway thyme (Thymus herba‑barona) is one of those herbs that pulls double duty: it gives you a strong, caraway‑like flavor for breads, meat dishes, and hearty soups, and it also spreads into a low, tough mat you can use as living mulch or ground cover. Think of it as thyme with a twist—more spice on...
If the only thyme you have ever known is the dusty shaker from the grocery store, you have barely scratched the surface of what this herb can do. Out in the garden, thyme comes in dozens of flavors, colors, and growth habits, from citrusy lemon thyme for grilled chicken to creeping carpets of blooms that...