Thymus pulgeioides 'Archers Gold'

Plant details

This fine decorative thyme is a hybrid produced by crossing garden thyme with the dwarf broad-leaved thyme, T. pulegioides. It forms neat spreading mounds of greenish-gold leaves, particularly attractive as an edging and also valuable for planting in paths. Planted en masse about 20cm (4in) apart, it can be used to make an alternative fragrant lawn that will withstand light use - trim twice annually, once in spring and again after flowering. Although a variety of lemon thyme, this does not have the strong citrus fragrance of its parent, but it is useful as a source of mild thyme flavour.

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Thymus

Species: pulgeioides

Cultivar: Archers Gold

Plant type: Herb

Flower colour: Lavender

Foliage colour: Golden

Feature: Flowers, Aromatic foliage, Attractive to wildlife

Sun exposure: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Sandy

Hardiness: Hardy

Skill level: Beginner

Height: 25cm

Spread: 25cm

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