Some of the colorful upright thymes such as 'Silver Posie' and 'Lemon Varietaed' also add lovely, fragrant tufts to mixed planters or a low growing boarder to garden beds. 'Highland Cream' and Golden creeping thymes are brightly colored and are fabulous trailing accents in containers. It looks fabulous in large areas, and almost mimics the look of water as it tumbles down gentle slopes.
Wooly thyme offers a distinctive fuzzy, grey texture and color to the landscape. ground cover thymes mix well with Herniaria 'Green Carpet', Sedum and Scleranthus 'Gnarled Cushion'. Several varieties such as 'Pink Chintz', 'Elfin' and 'White' grow only 1-3" tall and are great for paths, hillsides and as a bark replacement in garden beds. With these requirements in place, thymes can create a beautiful ground covering carpet, charming boarder or subtle evergreen accent in containers.Ĭreeping, ornamental thymes are commonly used for ground covers which withstand moderate foot traffic, and are drought tolerant.
Optimal conditions for successfully growing thymes are full sun, minimal water and good soil drainage. Thymes are delightful evergreen plants that can add color, flavor and year-round interest in the garden or containers. Dark green leaves have a camphor like fragrance that is great in potpourris. An adorable thyme that grows into a tight bun 6-9" tall and wide.