Aureus large thyme
Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 inches tall12 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Aureus' large thyme (Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus') is an herb for borders, containers, rock gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It stays evergreen, smells fragrant, and draws bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Cheddar pink, Sage, and White phlox.