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Silver Thyme

Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus'

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Overview

Silver Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') is a compact, evergreen herb featuring variegated silver-edged leaves. This aromatic perennial reaches up to 12 inches in height and spans approximately 12 inches wide. It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, offering a nectar source for pollinators. Ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant, Silver Thyme thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–8Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, offering a nectar source for pollinators
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — This aromatic perennial reaches up to 12 inches in height and spans approximately 12 inches wideSilver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — Silver Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') is a compactSilver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — evergreen herb featuring variegated silver-edged leavesSilver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — Ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant, Silver Thyme thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — It produces pale lavender flowers in early summer, offering a nectar source for pollinators
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — This aromatic perennial reaches up to 12 inches in height and spans approximately 12 inches wide
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — Silver Thyme (Thymus vulgaris 'Argenteus') is a compact
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — evergreen herb featuring variegated silver-edged leaves
Silver Thyme (Thymus Vulgaris 'Argenteus') — Ideal for rock gardens or as a border plant, Silver Thyme thrives in well-drained soil and full sun
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