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Buy Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley'
Also Known As
- Foxley Thyme
Plant type
shrub, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
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Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' plant details
Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover herb or shrub with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley'
- Plant type: groundcover herb or shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, fragrant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer 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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Zones
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Size
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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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- dry in summer
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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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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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