Quinquecostatus Thymus (Thymus quinquecostatus)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Thymus quinquecostatus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The plant is the source of an essential oil that is used as a food flavouring.; If the leaves are to be dried, the plants should be harvested in early and late summer just before the flowers open and the leaves should be dried quickly.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocky slopes, less common in scrubby areas, 1700 - 3100 metres in Srinagar. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)