Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey'
Plant type
groundcover, herb
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 72"-96"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey' plant details
Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey'
- Plant type: groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 72 IN - 96 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Gardening facts about Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey' plant
How to Grow Thymus argaeus 'Wild Turkey'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-10b
Size
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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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- sun
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Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
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- dry in summer
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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
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Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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