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Thymus herba-barona

Also Known As

  • Caraway Thyme

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Thymus herba-barona plant details

Thymus herba-barona is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus herba-barona

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus herba-barona

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dwarf subshrub to 10" high and forming a thick, flat mat of small, dark green leaves with a caraway fragrance. Fast growing groundcover with summer flowers of rose-pink in tight clusters. Hardy to 15 °F. Corsica and Sardinia.

Gardening facts about Thymus herba-barona plant

How to Grow Thymus herba-barona

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • pollution tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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