Common Thyme, also known as German or Garden Thyme, is a hardy perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. It features fragrant, sage-green leaves and woody stems with small pink, violet, or indigo flowers that bloom in early to late summer. This versatile herb offers a pungent, slightly minty flavor and is widely used in culinary and medicinal applications. It is a low-maintenance plant that thrives in poor, dry, and well-drained soils, making it a great choice for herb gardens, borders, or container planting.