Herb Thyme DescriptionBotanical Name: Herb ThymeThyme is a highly aromatic herb which grows especially well in somewhat dry, sunny conditions. Plants grow somewhere between 6 and 12 inched tall. While some selections of Thyme are very useful in the kitchen others are grown solely for their landscape value. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Herbs & VegetablesName: Herb ThymePlant Type: HerbWater: ModerateExposure:: Full sun, part shadeSoil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; slightly alkaline; well drained Planting Time: April to October CommentsComments: Plant herbs in full sun to partial shade in the ground or in containers. Dig hole 2-3 times larger than the rootball. Mix in ΒΌ - 1/3 compost backfill, press gently and water deeply. Mulch with one inch of compost, bark or pecan shells, ect. Most herbs need deep regular watering, but do not keep wet and soggy and do not water every day.