Thyme 'Silver Queen'
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Queen'
At a Glance
| Botanical name | Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Queen' |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | — |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Plant type | — |
| Height × Spread | 15–30 cm × 40 cm |
| Hardiness | — · RHS AGM |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | — |
| Flowering | June |
| Toxicity | — |
| Native range | southern Europe from the western Mediterranean to southern Italy |
Where not stated for this variety, details follow the species Thymus vulgaris.
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Queen' is a distinctive ornamental thyme cultivar celebrated for its striking foliage and RHS Award of Garden Merit. This cultivar stands out within the species through its unique leaf margins, offering a decorative contrast to the typical grey-green foliage of common thyme.
Overview
A low-growing, evergreen subshrub selected for its ornamental appeal, 'Silver Queen' is valued for its persistent, aromatic foliage and reliable performance in garden settings.
Appearance
The cultivar features small, grey-green leaves edged with a prominent white margin, creating a distinctive variegated effect. It produces clusters of purple or pink flowers typical of the species, appearing in early summer.
Growing and Care
Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, this thyme cultivar is low-maintenance and suitable for borders or rock gardens. Its hardiness and ease of propagation from cuttings align with the species' general cultivation requirements.
In the Garden
Ideal as a fragrant, low-maintenance groundcover in sunny, well-drained areas, it provides year-round interest with its variegated foliage and seasonal flowers.
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Quick Care Summary
| Sunlight | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Soil | — |
| Hardiness | — |
| Sow | — |
| Plant | — |
| Prune | — |
Facts sourced from Wikipedia / Thymus vulgaris (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thymus_vulgaris) (cultivar row of thymus-vulgaris; unstated details inherited from the species)
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