Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'

Silver Posie Thyme

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Common Name: 

Silver Posie Thyme

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Yellow Green Variegated

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

30 cm

Maximum width: 

50 cm

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - Description

Silver green variegated foliage makes for a wonderful culinary addition or garnish. Nice lemon scent creates refreshing new smell from an old culinary standard.

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - Blooming

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

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - Growth

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

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - 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.

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - Pest

Susceptible to Botrytis.

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - Interesting facts

Edible parts are the leaves and flowers.

Silver Posie Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie') - Soil and irrigation

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

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