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Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'

Also Known As

Thymus citriodorus 'Archer's Gold'
Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'
Thymus serpyllum citratus
Thymus serpyllum citriodora
Thymus serpyllum citriodorum
Thymus x citriodorus
Archer's Gold Thyme
Golden Lemon Thyme
Lemon Thyme
Lemon Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold' plant details

Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with gold and variegated foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cascading, container plant, fragrant, fragrant foliage, lemon-scented, mat-forming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 5. Pink flowers. Bright gold fragrant foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

(ARCHER’S GOLD THYME) Bright golden edged leaves are lemon scented on very prostrate 4-6” tall plants that spread to about 2’ wide…will cascade over the edge of a pot or over a stone wall. Lavender flowers June - August are loved by bees. More reliable than some of the other thymes. Sun, well drained soil, infrequent water. Use whenever lemon is called for, nice with rice dishes, chicken and fish. USDA Z5 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

This fantastic golden thyme has tiny, bright yellow leaves held on a compact bush plant. Tiny, lavender pink blossoms are attractive to bees. This upright thyme is essentially a woody, low-growing shrub. It is evergreen and brings its wonderful scent to the ornamental or herb garden. It is also great in containers. Combine with burgundy foliage such as Heuchera.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Illuminated by gold-splashed green leaves, this bushy aromatic Thyme sculpts low evergreen billows that soften our steps. Droves of lighthearted lavender-pink flowers and neighbors like Saponaria and Silene 'Compacta' heighten the composition.