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Thymus 'Spicy Orange'

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 4 - 8 cm (2 - 3 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Thymus 'Spicy Orange' (orange-scented thyme) bears light pink and fragrant flowers during early summer to mid-summer. The foliage is faded green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging and ground cover.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Thymus 'Spicy Orange' tolerates drought and moderate foot traffic, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. Thymus 'Spicy Orange' attracts butterflies to your garden.