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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'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Wildlife

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

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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