Aurea Thyme
Thymus
THY-mus
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Thyme
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Bushy perennial herb with a rounded growth habit. Small leaves are dark green with gold variegation. Foliage has a lemony scent when bruised. Pale lavender pink flowers bloom in summer. Good in Container, rock gardens or border plantings.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gold
Fall Foliage
Gold
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
6–12 in
Spread
18–24 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
PH Correction
High pH may reduce flowering
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Vegetative propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division