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Thymus mastichina
Plant type
shrub, perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
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
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How to Grow Thymus mastichina
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-9b
Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
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Size
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- sun
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- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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