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    Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    Also Known As

    • Thymus fragrantissimus
    • Orange Scented Thyme
    • Orange Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 4"-8"
    • W: 10"-16"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' plant details

    Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 16 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, orange-blossom-scented, pathway, rock garden, trough garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A new Thyme with an orange-spicy scent. When you cook with it, the clear orange flavor lingers in the mouth without the harsh aftertaste of other thymes. This species grows short & compact to 4” tall & 12” across. Lots of light pink blooms in Summer are a delight for the local bee population. Useful for edging, around paving stones & nice in containers, of course. Cut it back if it gets shabby, it re-grows quickly.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Thymus vulgaris

    aka Thymus vulgaris 'French Thyme', Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme, English Thyme, The Herb of Courage

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus vulgaris flower by Kurt Stueber
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    Thymus longicaulis

    aka Creeping Thyme

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus longicaulis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    aka Thymus praecox, Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus', Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serpyllum Pseudolanuginosus Group, Thymus serpyllum var. lanuginosus, Woolly Leaved Thyme, Woolly Thyme

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-6"

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus pseudolanuginosus foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

    aka Thymus praecox 'Elfin', Elfin Creeping Thyme

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    4a-11

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' foliage by Avant Gardens
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    Thymus camphoratus

    aka Champhor Thyme

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 10"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus camphoratus flower by Lumbar
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