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Thymus leucotrichus

Also Known As

  • Thymus leuchotrichus
  • Juniper Thyme
  • Thyme

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 6"-8"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Thymus leucotrichus plant details

Thymus leucotrichus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus leucotrichus

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus leucotrichus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dwelling in Turkey's Amanos Mountains, this distinctive softly colored Thyme houses pale stems and short, stiff needlelike leaves. The low, aromatic grey-green mound is fine textured, semievergreen and well branched, and garnished with clusters of miniature rosy pink flowers, making it a natural for a trough, the rockery or a Thyme-inspired tapestry.
Outstanding creeping sub shrubby Thyme from Greece and Turkey, it is commonly known as Juniper Thyme; spicy scented juniper-like foliage topped with ornamental lavender pink flowers. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Thymus leucotrichus plant

How to Grow Thymus leucotrichus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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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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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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