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    • Photo of Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' flower, foliage by Native Sons

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    Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

    Also Known As

    • Thymus citriodorus 'Golden Lemon'
    • Aureus Lemon Thyme
    • Golden Lemon Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' plant details

    Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bright golden edged leaves are lemon scented on 6-8” tall plants that spread to about 2’ wide…will cascade over the edge of a pot or over a stone wall. Lavender pink flowers June - August are loved by bees. More reliable than some of the other thymes.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Thymus pulegioides ‘Aureus’ is a classic culinary thyme with golden-edges leaves and cheerful lavender flowers. Mounding to a foot tall and two feet wide, it can be used in borders, raised beds, or as a kitchen ready container plant. It is best grown in full sun and well drained soils and has done well for us with modest irrigation.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' plant

    How to Grow Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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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