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Thymus 'Golden King'
Also Known As
- Thymus x citriodorus 'Golden King'
- Thymus x citriodorus 'Variegata'
- Golden Thyme
- Variegated Lemon Thyme
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 9"-12"
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Thymus 'Golden King' plant details
Thymus 'Golden King' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Golden King'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 9 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Golden King'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Thymus 'Golden King'
Gardening facts about Thymus 'Golden King' plant
How to Grow Thymus 'Golden King'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 10"-16"
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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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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