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Thymus linearis var. album
Also Known As
- Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus'
- Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Albus'
- Thymus serpyllum var. albus
- Albiflorus White Moss Thyme
- White Creeping Thyme
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Thymus linearis var. album plant details
Thymus linearis var. album is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus linearis var. album
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: foot traffic, fragrant foliage, lawn alternative, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus linearis var. album
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: rabbit
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Thymus linearis var. album
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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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
aka Creeping Thyme
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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
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
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