It is a small, shrubby plant whose narrow pointed leaves have a grayish tint to them. It grows from twelve to eighteen inches high. The flowers of French thyme range from white to pale purple and, like all thymes, will attract bees to your garden. This delightful plant is an upright form of thyme growing to twelve inches tall. The small, narrow leaves are dark green and the dainty blossoms are white.
Orange thyme has a spicy orange flavor that is excellent added to breads and teas.
Lavender Thyme Thymus vulgaris 'Lavender' An interesting creeping form of thyme staying under four inches tall. The small green leaves are useful in potpourris. The scent is that of lavender with an added bit of spice. The flavor is interesting. English Thyme Thymus x 'Broad Leaf English' This hybrid plant grows in an erect form to eight inches.