Thymus 'Hartington Silver'

Also Known As

Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream'
Highland Cream Miniature Thyme
Highland Cream Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Thymus 'Hartington Silver' plant details

Thymus 'Hartington Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Hartington Silver'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Hartington Silver'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Pinkish-white flowers. Cream foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Highland Cream Zones 4-8. Thyme Unique variegated tiny thyme with soft green center highlighted with cream and gold. This creeping plant is low maintenance, preferring well drained soil, full sun to part shade, moderate water until established then drought resistant. Excellent for small scale scenes such as garden railroads, fairy gardens, troughs. Will also cascade over a mini wall. Grows in a wide variety of climates.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Highland Cream' has fabulous cream variegated foliage creating a glowing mat of tiny leaves. Pale pink flowers in summer. A favourite of ours. Creeping thymes take the wonderful aroma of the herb and put it into the ornamental garden. Use it in full sun as a groundcover or tuck it around stepping stones or in the rock garden. Easy to grow where drainage is good. Popular with bees.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Ground cover thyme with each leaf neatly edged in white. Cute enough for the fairy garden, absolutely graceful and lovely enough for a rock garden or trough. Zone 5.