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Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver'

Also Known As

  • Thymus vulgaris 'Hi Ho Silver'
  • Hi Ho Silver Thyme

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver' plant details

Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A distinctive variegated variety with white and silver markings on the pleasantly aromatic foliage. Plants have a semi-upright habit and grow to 10" tall.

Gardening facts about Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver' plant

How to Grow Thymus 'Hi-Ho Silver'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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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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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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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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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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