Thyme

Beautifully variegated foliage with a robust lemon scent. Dense, creeping growth habit makes this variety an outstanding fragrant ground cover, especially between paving stones, where footsteps will release its scent. Makes a great garnish.

Companion Plants

Blanket Flower

Dianthus

Lavender

Plant Details

Common name

Thyme
Botanical name

Thymus x citriodorus
Variety

Doone Valley
Zone

USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

3-6" (8-15 cm)
Habit

Spreading
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Green, Yellow
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Pinch back for fuller appearance

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Ben K.'s collection

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