Thymus vulgaris ‘Faustini - cimbru de gradina aromat (cultura biologica)

Thymus vulgaris ‘Faustini’ is a variety of garden thyme highly appreciated both for the intense aroma of the leaves and for the compact and bushy habit. It is a versatile plant, ideal both for culinary use and as a decorative plant in Mediterranean gardens, borders, or pots.

🌿 Common names: thyme, garden thyme, thym., wild thyme

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Thymus vulgaris ‘Faustini’

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Origin: Mediterranean region

• Leaves: Small, green-gray, aromatic, persistent

• Flowers: Small, pink-lilac, attractive to bees and butterflies, appearing in May–June

• Habit: Bushy, compact, low stature

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun for intense aroma and vigorous growth

• Soil: Poor to moderate, well-drained, even rocky or sandy

• Watering: Low; tolerates drought after acclimatization

• Temperature: Hardy down to –20°C, rustic for the Romanian climate

• Maintenance: Requires light pruning after flowering to remain compact

✨ Why choose it:

• Aromatic and medicinal plant, frequently used in the kitchen

• Rustic and hardy, decorative through its compact habit and persistent leaves

• Attracts pollinators, supporting biodiversity in the garden

• Easy to grow in pots, Mediterranean gardens, or aromatic borders

• Leaves can be used fresh or dried in dishes and teas

⚠️ Note: For maximum aroma, it is recommended to harvest the leaves on sunny days, after the dew has evaporated.

Height including pot: approx. 20-25 cm
The plant’s appearance changes depending on the season, leaf maturity, pruning, etc..