Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Praecox) 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 5-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Thymus praecox is a low-growing, creeping woody-based perennial herb in the mint family, valued for its aromatic foliage and ornamental groundcover use.

Mother Of Thyme
Thymus Praecox
Thymus praecox is a low-growing, creeping woody-based perennial herb in the mint family, valued for its aromatic foliage and ornamental groundcover use.
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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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