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Thymus leucotrichus

Family Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Thymus leucotrichus (moonlight thyme) bears light pink and fragrant flowers during early summer to mid-summer. This plant has greyish green foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary and edging.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Thymus leucotrichus tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. Thymus leucotrichus attracts butterflies to your garden.