Cretan Thyme (Thymus Caespititius) is a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.
Thymus caespititius is a dwarf, aromatic, mat-forming groundcover shrub native to oceanic areas of the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic archipelagos.
Cretan Thyme
Thymus Caespititius
Thymus caespititius is a dwarf, aromatic, mat-forming groundcover shrub native to oceanic areas of the Iberian Peninsula and Atlantic archipelagos.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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