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    Thymus nitens

    Also Known As

    • Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 4"-10"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Thymus nitens plant details

    Thymus nitens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus nitens

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus nitens

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A rare species, it makes a nice specimen for a larger trough, the dark evergreen foliage and multitudes of huge pink flowers make it very popular here. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Thymus nitens plant

    How to Grow Thymus nitens

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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