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    Thymus 'Silver Posie'

    Also Known As

    • Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'
    • Silver Posie Common Thyme
    • Silver Posie English Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 3"-6"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Thymus 'Silver Posie' plant details

    Thymus 'Silver Posie' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with blue, burgundy, variegated and white foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Silver Posie'

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, burgundy, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, edging plant, fragrant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Silver Posie'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a variegated form of the traditional culinary thyme with a pure whtie margin around each leaf. The foliage takes on a burgundy cast in cool weather. 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.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' is a wonderful variegated, bushy form of Thyme! These tiny, white-edged, gray-green, semi-evergreen leaves on upright stems take on a lavender cast in cold weather. Clusters of lavender flowers attract butterflies. Thyme prefers fertile, well-drained soil. Trim after flowering to promote rebloom and maintain shape. Perfect for the herb or rock garden.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

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    By: Daryll's Nursery

    Outstanding variegated thyme, the bushy little shrublets are lovely even without the masses of pinkish purple flowers. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Spreading perennial herb growing 3-4 inches tall..white edge tiny leaves with pink stems....pretty foliage.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Silver Posie' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Silver Posie'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • blue
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    See other plant types of Thymus for your garden

    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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