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    Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

    Also Known As

    • Victor Reiter Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 2"-6"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

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    Thymus 'Victor Reiter' plant details

    Thymus 'Victor Reiter' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer purple 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

    USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Rosy pink flowers peer above this mat of semi-evergreen, fragrant, rich kelly green foliage. Noted collector Victor Reiter brought this one back to northern California from the Mediterranean. We use it liberally to fill crevices or cascade over walls.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    A vigorous, spreading mat to 3" tall with dark green, aromatic leaves and small purple flowers in dense clusters from June to September. Soft and fragrant underfoot. Full sun or light shade with moderate to occasional water. Hardy to 5 °F. Garden origin.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Victor Reiter' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Victor Reiter'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-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

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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
    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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