Orange Balsam thyme
Thymus 'Orange Balsam'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall6 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pale pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Orange Balsam' thyme (Thymus 'Orange Balsam') is a perennial for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. Pale pink flowers open from early to late summer and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Feather reed grass, and Queen of Night tulip.