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Thymus mastichina

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Thymus mastichina plant details

Thymus mastichina is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus mastichina

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus mastichina

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare and choice silvery white shrubby tetraploid apoendemic Spanish species, with an incredible fruity perfume scent, flowers are creamy yellow in little puffballs. Seedlings from cultivated plants, these seem to be the pure species but contain enough variability to make for some interesting selections.