Growing thyme

[BROnstott]

I live in a suburb of Houston TX. Every year I buy an English thyme plant and plant it a pot on my patio which gets afternoon sun.

It never does well - leaves are tiny and growth is stunted. I use good quality potting soil.

What do you suggest I do differently?

 

[Chuck]

I live in a suburb of Houston TX. Every year I buy an English thyme plant and plant it a pot on my patio which gets afternoon sun.

It never does well - leaves are tiny and growth is stunted. I use good quality potting soil.

What do you suggest I do differently?

Thyme requires a minimum of 6 hours direct sunlight and it also requires fertilizer.