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Garden Diary
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Thymus leucotrichus
Moonlight Thyme |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.515.090
Moonlight Thyme is a bushy-growing species, useful both as an ornamental perennial and culinary herb. Plants form a low, shrubby evergreen clump of tiny grey-green leaves, bearing clusters of soft-pink flowers in summer. The fragrance and flavor is sharp and spicy. Very drought tolerant once established. Plants should be lightly pruned in early spring, but no lower than 4 to 6 inches. Not easily divided. Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Further details for
Thymus leucotrichus
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Culinary
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Height
10-20 cm
4-8 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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