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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