Archers Gold
Thymus x citriodorus Archers Gold is an evergreen Thyme. Archers Gold is a lemon flavored evergreen herb. A must-have for every kitchen and herb garden. Thymus x citriodorus Archers Gold is hardy in zones 6 to 9 and exposes its variegated tiny leaves year round. Use the lemony leaves in marinades, salads, fish dishes, and more. Lavender blooms appear in spring attracting bees and butterflies. Archers Gold Thyme grows 6 to 10 inches tall with a spread up to 12 inches wide.
Height: 6-10 Inches
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Zone: 5-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Variegated Green and Yellow
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Elfin
Elfin Thyme is a creeping aromatic semi-evergreen thyme that forms a dense mat. Great ground cover thyme. Elfin Thyme produces tiny lavender flowers in summer. Ideal to plant between bricks or paving stones. Easy to grow Elfin Thyme plants that do best in light, dry, well-drained soil. Very hardy. Grows to 2 inches in height, space 6 inches apart.
Height: 2 Inches
Spread: 4-8 Inches
Zone: 2-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Greens
Bloom Color: Pink
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Magic
Magic Thyme is a low growing, creeping variety, the foliage is dark green, covered by bright magenta-pink flowers in early summer. Can be used in between stepping stones and will tolerate light traffic. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen
Height: 1-3 Inches
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Zone: 2-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Green
Bloom Color: Magenta-Pink
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Mother
Mother of Thyme is a vigorous mat-forming species, with dark green leaves and clusters of bright rose-purple flowers. One of the best for large ground cover plantings. Also nice in the rock garden, or used in mixed containers. May be mown in early spring. Drought tolerant, once established. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.
Height: 3-6 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 2-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Green
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Pink Chintz
Pink Chintz is flat-growing variety features fragrant fuzzy green leaves, smothered by soft deep pink flowers in summer. A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate foot traffic. Evergreen.
Height: 2-4 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 2-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Greens
Bloom Color: Deep Pink
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Red Creeping
Red Creeping Thyme is flat-growing which features fragrant dark green leaves, smothered by bright magenta-red flowers in early summer. A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate traffic. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.
Height: 1-2 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Zone: 4-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Deep Green
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Variegated Lemon
Variegated Lemon Thyme is a bushy-growing selection of Lemon Thyme, useful both as an ornamental perennial and culinary herb. Plants form a low, shrubby evergreen clump of tiny lemon-scented green leaves, variegated with golden-yellow. Clusters of lilac-pink flowers appear in summer. Exceptional fragrance and flavor, one of the very best for cooking. Very drought tolerant once established. Flowers are attractive to butterflies.
Height: 8-10 Inches
Spread: 8-12 Inches
Zone: 5-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Light Green and Variegated
Bloom Color: Light Pink
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes
Woolly
Woolly Thyme is one the best Creeping Thymes for general ground cover purposes. This is a low, creeping species with fuzzy grey-green foliage, occasionally producing soft-pink flowers. A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate foot traffic. Evergreen.
Height: 1-2 Inches
Spread: 6-12 Inches
Zone: 2-9
Full Sun
Foliage: Grey-Greens
Bloom Color: Light Pink
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Deer Resistant: Yes
Evergreen: Yes