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Thyme Plant Descriptions

9287 Caraway Thyme Thymus herba barona Thyme, Caraway This low growing thyme develops tiny, caraway-scented leaves and mauve flowers in midsummer. It's an excellent garden plant that spreads quickly, forming dense mats of foliage. Try planting it between stepping stones or brick pavers. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9285 Coconut Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Coconut The unmistakable scent of coconut is given off when you rub the leaves of coconut thyme. Once established, these ground-hugging plants spread quickly, carpeting an area with color and fragrance. Try some along a garden edge or in containers. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9906 Doone Valley Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Doone Valley Sometimes called Creeping Lemon Thyme. Small green and gold leaves. Forms low mounds of foliage which turns reddish in Fall and stays that way all winter. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 5-10.

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9907 Elfin (Creeping) Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Elfin A VERY low grower which forms a dense carpet of tiny green leaves right at ground level. Pink flowers in midsummer. We have it planted around the edge of a small rock garden where it grows so thickly it looks like moss. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9279 French Thyme Thymus vulgaris Thyme, French French thyme is a close cousin to English thyme, but has grayer, slightly more pungent foliage. It's an excellent culinary thyme that should be included in every herb garden plan. French thyme is less hardy than English thyme. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9288 Golden Lemon Thyme Thymus vulgaris aureus Thyme, Golden Here's a plant that does a great job combining colorful foliage and wonderful fragrance. Golden thyme has bright yellow and green leaves and a fresh lemon scent. It's a highly ornamental plant that looks wonderful wherever you plant it. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9281 Lavender Thyme Thymus thracicus Thyme, Lavender The dark green leaves of Lavender thyme combine the delicate perfume of lavender with the spicy scent of thyme. A low growing plant, Lavender thyme is a good ground cover for small areas. It also grows well in containers. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9289 Lemon Thyme Thymus citriodorus Thyme, Lemon All you need to do is rub your hands gently over the leaves of Lemon thyme to be rewarded with their fresh lemon scent. This vigorous, low-growing herb makes an excellent edging or container plant. Its flowers are favored by bees and other pollinators. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn.

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11075 Lime Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Lime. Similar to Lemon Thyme, but with a distinctly "limey" fragrance. Great with seafood, or as garnishes for cold summer drinks.

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9520 Miniature Creeping Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Miniature In container or alpine gardens, you can't beat Miniature thyme. It produces tiny, jewellike leaves on short stems that rarely grow over an inch or two tall. The leaves are fragrant and can be used like standard thyme. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9282 Orange Balsam Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Orange Balsam Richly fragrant, Orange Balsam thyme is a versatile culinary thyme that has an upright growth habit. The small, dark green leaves are packed tightly along the plant's stems. It's an ideal choice for the garden border or containers. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9284 Pinewood Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Pinewood Pinewood thyme is probably one of the more unusual thymes you can grow. Its tiny leaves are packed so close together on the stem that they almost look like miniature pine trees. Pinewood thyme makes a wonderful container plant. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9521 Red Creeping Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, Red Creeping

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9280 Silver Thyme Thymus vulgaris argenteus Thyme, Silver Variegated cream and silver leaves make Silver thyme one of the more unusual thyme selections. It's an ornamental variety you can interplant with low growing flowers in your perennial or herb border. Silver thyme also looks good in pots, planters, and window boxes. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9913 White-flowered Thyme Thymus cv Thyme, White-flowered Low grower, perfect for a flagstone path or patio. Totally covered with tiny white flowers for several weeks each summer. With proper drainage and full sun, this will live for many years, getting prettier each summer. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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9290 Woolly Creeping Thyme Thymus lanuginosis Thyme, Woolly An ornamental rather than a culinary thyme, Wooly thyme forms dense mats of slightly hairy, silver foliage. The plants rarely grow over two inches tall and work well planted between the cracks in stone walls or walkways. Can be planted outdoors in the Autumn in Zones 6-10.

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