Cat Thyme (Teucrium Marum), also called Cat Crack or Mediterranean Germander, is a hardy perennial herb with silvery, aromatic foliage and vibrant red-purple flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, herb beds, and cat-friendly gardens, this plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Cat Thyme attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies and is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and long-lasting. Its fragrant leaves can be used to enhance garden borders, attract cats, or create ornamental accents in mixed plantings.
Features
- Premium Non-GMO Teucrium Marum seeds
- Produces silvery aromatic foliage with red-purple flowers
- Hardy Mediterranean perennial, low-maintenance
- Drought-tolerant and thrives in full sun
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Ideal for ornamental gardens, rock gardens, and cat-friendly planting areas
- Compact, aromatic, and visually striking
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Teucrium Marum
- Common Name (US): Cat Thyme, Cat Crack, Mediterranean Germander
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- Flower Color: Red-Purple
- Foliage: Silvery, aromatic leaves
- Height: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant
- Temperature Range: 50–85°F (10–29°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10
- Days to Germination: 14–28 days
- Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with ¼ inch soil
- Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Pollinator Friendly: Yes
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Maintenance Level: Easy
- Uses: Ornamental herb gardens, rock gardens, cat-friendly planting, pollinator gardens, aromatic foliage
Planting Guide
- When to Sow: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly sow outdoors after frost.
- Seed Depth: Lightly cover seeds with ¼ inch of soil.
- Germination: Maintain soil at 65–75°F (18–24°C); germination occurs in 14–28 days.
- Light: Full sun for optimal foliage and flower production.
- Watering: Low to moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
- Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart.
- Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth; remove dead stems to encourage new growth.
