Thyme, Silver Edge Thyme, Silver Thyme 'Argenteus'

Thymus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
Synonym
Thymus vulgaris
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Hardiness
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Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
By simple layering
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Herbs
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
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Heat (Pungency)
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Size/Type
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Propagation
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Classification
Regional

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

Merced, California

Inverness, Florida

Roswell, Georgia

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Wichita, Kansas

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Abilene, Texas

Newport News, Virginia

Colville, Washington

White Center, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | July 2007 | positive

'Argenteus' is a hybrid between T. vulgaris and T. pulegioides - it has a citrus scent and silver leaves.

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Roswell, GA | June 2005 | positive

I have it planted in full sun in a spot that allows run-off on my property in the Atlanta area and it has thrived well. Beautiful appeara...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | positive

Gorgeous foliage! Fantastic aroma!

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | April 2002 | neutral

This variety is spectacular in fall with frost highlighting variegation in morning sun. This one also has a tendency to be deciduous, bu...Read More

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