Description
FEATURES
Thymus or thymon is Greek for “courage.” Through the centuries it has been used for traditions relating to this theme. Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water, European knights carried thyme tokens. Other folklore talks of thyme as being the home of fairies.
Fragrant Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Attracts:
Butterflies
Resists:
Deer
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height Category:
Short
Garden Height:
3 – 6 Inches
Spacing:
8 – 10 Inches
Spread:
8 – 10 Inches
Flower Colors:
Pink
Red
Flower Shade:
Magenta-red
Foliage Colors:
Green
Foliage Shade:
Dark green
Habit:
Mounded
Container Role:
Spiller
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:
Sun
Maintenance Category:
Easy
Bloom Time:
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Hardiness Zones:
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Water Category:
Average
Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil
Fertile Soil
Soil PH Category:
Alkaline Soil
Neutral Soil
Uses:
Border Plant
Container
Edging Plant
Groundcover
Landscape
Uses Notes:
use in rock gardens, as ground cover or between paving stones.
Maintenance Notes:
Trim stems as necessary to control growth.
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