Thymus 'Clear Gold'
Also Known As
- Thymus vulgaris 'Transparent Yellow'
- Thymus x pulegioides 'Clear Gold'
- Transparent Yellow Thyme
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Thymus 'Clear Gold' plant details
Thymus 'Clear Gold' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with chartreuse and gold foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Clear Gold'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and gold
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Clear Gold'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Gardening facts about Thymus 'Clear Gold' plant
How to Grow Thymus 'Clear Gold'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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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
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Size
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Width: 18"-36"
- sun
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- 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
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
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- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
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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