Photo of Thymus 'Sparkling Bright' foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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Thymus 'Sparkling Bright'

Also Known As

  • Sparkling Bright Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 8"-18"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Thymus 'Sparkling Bright' plant details

Thymus 'Sparkling Bright' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Sparkling Bright'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Sparkling Bright'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Thymus 'Sparkling Bright' is a fabulous aromatic herb with variegated light green foliage with creamy-white edges in a dense, upright habit of sparkling tiny leaves. Pink flowers emerge in summer. Use it in full sun in the rock or herb garden. Easy to grow where drainage is good. Popular with bees.
Thymus ‘Sparkling Bright’™ features pink flowers blooming above a creeping mat of small, variegated light green foliage with creamy-white edges. Deer resistant. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil with average water. Plant along walkways or between pavers so you can enjoy the lemon scent when the plant is disturbed. Sparkling Bright Creeping Thyme tolerates varying amounts of foot traffic.

Gardening facts about Thymus 'Sparkling Bright' plant

How to Grow Thymus 'Sparkling Bright'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • 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

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 18"-36"

  • 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"-6"

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-16"

  • sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

4a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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