Silver Posie Thyme will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 15 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant is quite ornamental as well as edible, and is as much at home in a landscape or flower garden as it is in a designated herb garden. It should only be grown in full sunlight. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by division; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Details
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'
Common Name
Silver Posie Thyme
Hardiness Zone
- 7
Appearance
Max Height
18 Inches
Max Spread
18 Inches
Plant Form
- Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Lavender
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaves
Edible Harvest Period
From Late Spring To Early Fall
Edible Use
- Cooking
- Drying
- Seasoning
Fruit Colour
- Gray Green
Growing
Flowering Period
From Early To Mid Summer
Moisture
Dry To Average
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Medium
Deer Resistance
Yes
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