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Golden Transparent Thyme

Scientific name: Thymus spp. "Golden Transparent"
Taxonomy
Family:Lamiaceae
Type:Groundcovers evergreen
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:0 ft
Width:2 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:July to August
Bloom Color:Lavender
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Golden Transparent Thyme is used as groundcover as well as culinary herb.

  Morphology:
With it yellow green foliage and spreading habit Golden Transparent Thyme makes a nice splash in between stepping stones or in a rock garden. Plants can spread out to 18” at maturity but still remain less than 6” tall.

Lavender pink flowers appear in late summer.

  Adaptation:
Widely adapted to most soil types. Prefers a neutral soil pH. Does best under conditions of full sun.

  Pests:
Non reported.
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