Teucrium Marum (Cat Thyme)
Teucrium Marum (Cat Thyme)
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Teucrium Marum (Cat Thyme) is a low-growing, aromatic perennial herb valued for its strongly scented foliage and attractive pink to purple flower spikes. Known for its ability to stimulate and attract cats, it is often used as a natural enrichment plant in pet-friendly gardens. Its compact, bushy habit and fine-textured grey-green leaves make it both functional and ornamental in herb beds, borders, and container plantings.
Highly drought tolerant and easy to grow, Cat Thyme thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal maintenance once established. It produces a long season of delicate blooms that attract bees and other beneficial insects, enhancing overall garden biodiversity. Ideal for rockeries, edging, and sensory gardens, this hardy herb is a unique addition that combines visual appeal, fragrance, and pet-friendly benefits.
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Mature height
20cm – 40cm
Mature width
30cm – 60cm
Spacing
30cm – 45cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen (mild climates) / Semi-evergreen in cooler regions
Foliage
Small grey-green aromatic leaves with a strong herbal scent
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Fruit Development/Harvest: Produces small pink to purple flowers from late spring through summer; flowering may continue intermittently in warm conditions
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low maintenance; benefits from light pruning to maintain compact shape and encourage bushy growth; drought tolerant once established
Root System
Moderately deep fibrous root system suited to well-drained soils and rockery conditions