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    Thymus 'Peter Davis'

    Also Known As

    • Thymus vulgaris 'Peter Davis'
    • Peter Davis Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 8"
    • W: 14"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Thymus 'Peter Davis' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Peter Davis'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 14 IN wide, 8 IN tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant foliage, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Peter Davis'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This strongly aromatic, gray-leafed perennial spreader grows to 5 inches tall and works as a reliable filler between pavers or in rock walls. A shrubby dwarf, 'Peter Davis' flowers profusely and adds a splash of pink to the late summer and fall garden. Hardy to 0F.

    By: Native Sons

    Perennial herb with pink flowers in summer..grows 6-8 inches tall and bushy..very nice

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Peter Davis' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Peter Davis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • 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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