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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thymus camphoratus plant

    How to Grow Thymus camphoratus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • 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 'Fragrantissimus'

    aka Thymus fragrantissimus, Orange Scented Thyme, Orange Thyme

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 10"-16"

    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' flower by Kurt Stueber
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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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