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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

    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.

    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

    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.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Six inches, in a sunny area. Lemon scented leaves used in seafood, meats, poultry, sauces, and soups.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold' plant

    How to Grow Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

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    • sun
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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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