Thymus 'Silver Queen' (Thyme 'Silver Queen')

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained or moist but well-drained, alkaline or neutral soil in full sun. Does not tolerate wet winter conditions.

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, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Bushy, Spreading

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic (thyme).

Toxicity

Not toxic