| Thymus | |
| T. × citriodorus 'Gold Edge' | |
| Golden Lemon Thyme |
| Height: | 20 cm (8") |
| Spread: | 20 cm (8") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Pink flowers in summer. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Ornamental shrub. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Gives a strong lemon scent when brushed. |
| T. doerfleri 'Bressingham' | |
| Bressingham Thyme |
| Height: | 2.5 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 20 cm (8") |
| Soil: | Average but well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Attractive bright pink flowers. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass planting; Add colour to garden. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
| T. 'Doone Valley' | |
| Creeping Thyme |
| Height: | 5-10 cm (2-4") |
| Spread: | 30-60 cm (12-23") |
| Soil: | Dry soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Deep lavender-pink flowers in mid to late summer; Crimson-red buds. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Between paving stones; Accent; Alpine or rock garden; Ground cover; Edges. |
| General Information: | Mat-forming; Dark olive-green leaves with yellow spots; Lemony fragrance; Drought tolerant; Deer and rabbit resistant; Attracts butterflies; Edible; Evergreen. |
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| T. 'Hartington Silver' | |
| Hartington Silver Thyme |
| Height: | 2-5 cm (1-2") |
| Spread: | 20-30 cm (8-12") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Light pink flowers in summer. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Accents; Alpine and rock gardens; Edges. |
| General Information: | Fragrant; Deer and rabbit resistant; Drought tolerant; Attracts Butterflies; Evergreen. |
| T. leucotrichus | |
| Moonlight Thyme |
| Height: | 15 cm (6") |
| Spread: | 20 cm (8") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Pale purplish flowers in spring. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Ornamental shrub. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Slightly fragrant; Evergreen. |
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| T. praecox 'Albiflorus' | |
| White Moss Thyme |
| Height: | 3 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 30 cm (12") |
| Soil: | Moderate soil conditions. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Bright white flowers. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Great along walkways; Paving stones. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
| T. praecox 'Elfin' | |
| Creeping Thyme |
| Height: | 2 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 10 cm (4") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Attractive pink flowers in summer. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Ideal for rock gardens. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Slow grower; Evergreen. |
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| T. pseudolanuginosus | |
| Woolly Thyme |
| Height: | 2.5 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 30 cm (12") |
| Soil: | Prefers poor, dry, rocky soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Pink flowers. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass planting; Between paving stones; Rock gardens. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
| T. serpyllum | |
| Mother of Thyme |
| Height: | 3 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 30 cm (12") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Pink-purple flowers. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass planting; Between paving stones; Borders. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
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| T. serpyllum var. coccineus | |
| Creeping Red Thyme |
| Height: | 3 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 30 cm (12") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Small red flowers appear in summer. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Great for rockeries; Mixed planters. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
| T. thracicus | |
| Lavender Thyme |
| Height: | 3 cm (1") |
| Spread: | 20 cm (8") |
| Soil: | Well-drained soil. |
| Exposure: | Full sun. |
| Flowers: | Lavender flowers. |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F) |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass plantings; Borders. |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Very fragrant; Evergreen. |