Thyme: One of the most versatile herbs used in cooking, Thyme can be used to season any meat or vegetable. Thyme is widely used in European and Middle Eastern cooking, so it is an essential herb for any gourmet cook. Thyme is also commonly grown as a decorative plant in many home gardens. It is drought tolerant and attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. Thyme is one of the most widely used culinary herbs. The scent and flavor of Thyme makes it an essential part of recipes for almost everything. Thyme also possesses select medicinal qualities. Botanical Name: Thymus vulgaris Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Features: Open Pollinated, Culinary, Medicinal, Indoor, Outdoor, Deer Resistant Plant Height: 12-18 inches Days to Maturity: 90 Days Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8