= Water twice per month or less, once established.
= Water about once per week, once established.
= Water about twice per week, once established.
= Water three days per week, or more.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline. Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons, including weather conditions, soil type, sun exposure, root depth, wind and elevation. Adjust your watering schedule as needed to meet the plants' needs at your site. Water recent transplants more often than established plants.
low
pink
early summer
2 to 3 in.
12 to 18 in.
No
genus native to Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
sun
USDA zones 4-8
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Spicy orange thyme is a short, mat forming plant. It is grown for its long-blooming, soft pink flowers, which bloom in late spring. In addition, the leaves emit a pleasant citrus scent when rubbed or crushed. This is a good plant for a rock garden.
Spicy orange thyme has been a successful plant in one of the rock gardens at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. The fragrance of the leaves is a nice attribute.
Winter watering will help prevent dieback in areas with no persistent snow cover. Shear off spent flower stalks after flowering.
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