Thymus 'Gold Transparent'
Also Known As
- Golden Thyme
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 1"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 4b-10b
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
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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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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
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- 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
- 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
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Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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