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Thymus camphoratus

Also Known As

Champhor Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 10"
W: 10"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Thymus camphoratus plant details

Thymus camphoratus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus camphoratus

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus camphoratus

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, drought tolerant shrublet to 16? high with narrow, rich green, aromatic leaves and flower clusters of large, rose-pink blossoms that cover the plant in late spring and summer. Hardy to 0F. Portugal.

By: Native Sons

Mounding tender perennial herb with fragrant rose flowers in summer. Growing 10-12 inches emitting a camphor scent. Hardy to about 20 degrees. Native to Portugal.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A very aromatic thyme -- with hints of Eucalyptus when the gray-green leaves are crushed. Small, to only 10" x 10" with mid spring flowers, also fragrant, of lavender-white. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Very drought tolerant but appreciative of a bit of summer water. Can be used for cooking, of course. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.