Variegated Mother of Thyme, Broad-leaved Thyme, Large Thyme 'Foxley'

Thymuspulegioides

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
Species
pulegioides (pul-eg-ee-OY-dees)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Portland, Oregon

Leesburg, Virginia

Snohomish, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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