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This evergreen thyme, with its variegated green and gold foliage and yellow margins, releases a refreshing lemon scent when brushed against, making it a perfect culinary herb for salads, and baked goods, and a unique twist to summer dishes without overpowering other flavors. Ideal for full sun locations and requiring regular watering during hot months, it grows 6-10 inches tall and is hardy in zones 5-10. Its subtle lavender-pink flowers bloom in late spring to summer, enhancing its ornamental appeal. Moreover, its drought tolerance and rapid growth make it an excellent low-maintenance ground cover option with a significant 18" spread. To maintain its beauty and control its spread, periodic trimming is recommended, offering both aesthetic and culinary benefits to your garden or patio container.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Thymus vulgaris |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 8 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From semi-hardwood cuttings, From softwood cuttings |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
