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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

Landscape groups by tags

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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
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aka Creeping Thyme

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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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
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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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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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