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Thymus 'Gold Transparent'

Also Known As

  • Golden Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 1"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4b-10b

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Thymus 'Gold Transparent' plant details

Thymus 'Gold Transparent' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with gold foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Gold Transparent'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 1 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Gold Transparent'

USDA Zones: 4b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely low-growing ground cover with shimmering golden foliage (edible); 3” tall and spreading slowly to 12”. Usually a shy bloomer, lavender-pink in summer. Holds up well in most winters when other thymes melt out; also nice in pots, rock gardens. Full sun, good drainage, occasional water; deer and critter resistant, drought tolerant.

Gardening facts about Thymus 'Gold Transparent' plant

How to Grow Thymus 'Gold Transparent'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Thymus vulgaris 'French Thyme', Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme, English Thyme, The Herb of Courage

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus vulgaris flower by Kurt Stueber
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aka Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Thymus praecox, Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus', Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serpyllum Pseudolanuginosus Group, Thymus serpyllum var. lanuginosus, Woolly Leaved Thyme, Woolly Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus pseudolanuginosus foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Thymus fragrantissimus, Orange Scented Thyme, Orange Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-16"

  • sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' flower by Kurt Stueber
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aka Thymus praecox 'Elfin', Elfin Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

4a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' foliage by Avant Gardens
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