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To attract Lacewings to your garden you will need to grow:Fern-leaf yarrow (Achillea ﬁlipendulina), Dill (Anethum graveolens), Angelica (Angelica gigas), Golden marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria), Four-wing saltbush (Atriplex canescens), Purple poppy mallow (Callirhoe involucrata), Caraway (Carum carvi), Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), Some species of adult lacewings are predaceous while the larvae are very active predators that feed on soft-bodied prey such as mites, aphids, leafhoppers, thrips, whiteflies, and pest eggs. Lacewings in nearly all life stages are commercially available. Lacewings:Green lacewings are common generalist predators that feed on aphids. To attract Big-Eyed Bugs to your garden you will need to grow: Caraway (Carum carvi), Cosmos “white sensation” (Cosmos bipinnatus), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Spearmint (Mentha spicata), Peter Pan Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), and Marigold “lemon gem” (Tagetes tenuifolia). Big-eyed Bugs:Preys on Aphids, small Caterpillars and Caterpillar eggs, Flea beetles, Fleahoppers, Lygus bugs, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies. To attract Minute Pirate Bugs to your garden you will need to grow: Caraway (Carum carvi), Cosmos “white sensation” (Cosmos bipinnatus), Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Spearmint (Mentha spicata), Peter Pan Goldenrod (Solidago virgaurea), and Marigold “lemon gem” (Tagetes tenuifolia). Minute Pirate Bugs:Preys on spider mites, cabbage looper, insect eggs, caterpillars, aphids, thrips An essential oil distilled from the leaves is used in the treatment of stress-related conditions, though it can cause allergic reactions. Wild thyme contains all the medicinal properties of the more commonly used garden thyme (T. The plant can be used fresh at any time of the year, or it can be harvested as it comes into flower and either be distilled for the oil or dried for later use.

Externally, it is applied to minor injuries, mastitis, mouth, throat and gum infections etc. It should not be prescribed for pregnant women. It is said to be effective in treating alcoholism. It is taken internally in the treatment of bronchitis, catarrh, laryngitis, flatulent indigestion, painful menstruation, colic and hangovers. The whole plant is anthelmintic, strongly antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, deodorant, diaphoretic, disinfectant, expectorant, sedative and tonic. Wild thyme is a commonly used domestic remedy, being employed especially for its antiseptic properties and its beneficial effect on the digestive system. Effective for sunny areas of borders, patios and along paths. Will sprawl over small rocks or cascade over ledges in the rock garden. Garden Uses: Best as a small area ground cover or filler between stepping stones. Produces:a 12-18” wide foliage mat of rooting stems, 1/4” oval-shaped, blueish-green leaves, and small, tubular, two-lipped, bell-shaped dark pink/purple flowers. Keep the soil moist but not overly wet and fertilize occasionally. Choose a well-draining container that is at least 10' deep and fill with potting soil. Suitability:Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, High heat.Ĭontainers?:Yes. Thyme is a perfect candidate for container growing and doesn't need much attention. Well drained.įeeder: Light. Thyme will grow well in poor soil and doesn't need much fertilization. Water:Dry to medium. Thyme is quite drought tolerant so only needs an occasional watering once established.

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It does best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade. Min Outdoor Soil Temp: 60☏. Plant outdoors once the soil reaches 60˚F. Growing Conditions: Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot. Thyme is a Mediterranean plant and likes warm, dry conditions. Hardiness: Half Hardy. Thyme is very hardy and will grow under most conditions, but this variety is not as hardy as other varieties. Native to: Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Buryatiya, Central European Rus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Netherlands, North European Russi, Northwest European R, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Ukraine, West Siberia. Also Known As: Wild Thyme, Mother of Thyme.