Thyme Tabor
Thyme ‘Tabor’ (Thymus pulegioides ‘Tabor’)
A vigorous, broad‑leaved thyme with strong aroma, semi‑trailing growth, and masses of purple‑lilac flowers 🌿💜
🌿 Thyme ‘Tabor’ (Thymus pulegioides ‘Tabor’) is a robust cultivar of broad‑leaved thyme, known for its larger leaves, intense aroma, and semi‑trailing, spreading habit. Bred in warmer climates for vigour and productivity, it performs beautifully in UK gardens, especially in sunny, well‑drained spots. Its broad, aromatic foliage and abundant purple‑lilac flowers make ‘Tabor’ both an excellent culinary herb and an attractive edging or container plant.
🐝 Garden Benefits
Thyme ‘Tabor’ is excellent for wildlife and garden ecology.
• Pollinator magnet: flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies 🐝🦋
• Aromatic foliage: lightly deters some pests
• Drought tolerant: ideal for low‑water gardens
• Great for edges: softens paths, pots, and rockeries with trailing growth
📏 Plant Details
Botanical name: Thymus pulegioides ‘Tabor’
Common name: Thyme ‘Tabor’
Type: Evergreen perennial herb
Aspect: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 10 to 20 cm
Spread: 30 to 45 cm (spreading, semi‑trailing)
‘Tabor’ is valued for its bold, classic thyme flavour
Leaves
Use fresh or dried in:
• Roasted vegetables and potatoes
• Chicken, lamb, and Mediterranean dishes 🍗
• Soups, stews, and slow‑cooked meals
• Stuffings, marinades, and herb blends
• Tomato dishes, breads, and savoury bakes
Cooking Notes
• Broader leaves give a slightly more robust flavour
• Excellent dried — retains aroma very well
• Woody stems can be added whole to stews and removed before serving
🌟 Flavour profile: warm, earthy, resinous.
