Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'
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SILVER THYME
Family: Lamiaceae
Pronounced: TY-mus vul-GAR-iss
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Subshrub, Herbs.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All.
USDA zones: 7-8.
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Flowering period: Summer.
Flowering attributes: Mauve-pink flowers.
Leaf attributes: White margined fragrant leaves.
Growth habit: Cushion forming.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained, neutral soil.
Feeding: None needed.
Propagation Methods: Divide in spring. | Semi ripe cuttings in summer.
Pruning Methods: Prune hard in spring and lightly after flowering.
Rainy Side Notes
'Silver Posie's foliage remains evergreen even in winter making it a good edging plant for any garden border. I have this growing in front of my heirloom roses bordering a path. Outstanding herb both for cooking as well as an ornamental in the garden.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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