Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus'

Garden Thyme

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Common Name:

Garden Thyme

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Blue

Foliage color:

Yellow Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

50 cm

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Description

Thymus vulgaris (common thyme, garden thyme or just thyme) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy. Growing to 15–30 cm (6–12 in) tall by 40 cm (16 in) wide, it is a bushy, woody-based evergreen subshrub with small, highly aromatic, grey-green leaves and clusters of purple or pink flowers in early summer.

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Blooming

Flowers are small and white that are clumped in whorls. Attracts bees.

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Growth

Thyme, like many members of the Mint family, does well with full sun but could use partial shade in the hottest of climates.

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Planting

Easily propagated from stem cuttings or divisions. Cuttings should be taken in early summer. Sow seeds in spring, but provide cold protection if frost is still a threat. Or start seedlings indoors.

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Pest

Susceptible to Botrytis.

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Interesting facts

Edible parts are the leaves and flowers.

Garden Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') - Soil and irrigation

Soil should be light and well-draining. Soil pH should be neutral to slightly alkaline.