Organic English Thyme

English thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a perennial evergreen shrub that produces small, gray-green, leaves for harvesting year-round. A key component of fines herbes in French cuisine, the aromatic herb can be used fresh or dried to add flavor to sauces, marinades, fish, meat and soups. Make use of thyme's natural antiseptic properties in infusions and teas. In summer, the plant blooms with white to pale purple flowers that attract honeybees. Organic. Appropriate for all growing zones. Suitable for container or ground planting. Requires full sun. Grows to 8" high, 12" wide. 7"-high plant ships in a 4" diam. nursery pot, wrapped in burlap and tied with a ribbon. Agricultural regulations prohibit shipment to HI. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.