Thymus pallasianus subsp. pallasianus (Pallas thyme)

Other names: Thymus pallasianus, Thymus odoratissimus, Odorous thyme, Orange thyme

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moist, alkaline or neutral, free-draining soil in full sun.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Between paving stones

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Mat-forming, Spreading

Native to

Caucasus, Ukraine, Poland, Southern Russia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is citrus-scented

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 10. Cut back after flowering to retain compactness.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

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