Thyme growing in a strawberry jar.
Thyme is a low-growing, perennial herb from the Mediterranean with small, oval leaves that produce a strong aroma when crushed. Thyme features clusters of lilac flowers that attract bees and butterflies. While used for cooking primarily, it also works well as an edging or groundcover because of its low height, mounding nature, and attractive flowers.
Thymus x citriodorus ‘Aureus’ has gold, lemon-scented foliage, and variegated leaves. Its upright form makes it ideal for landscaping.
Thymus × citriodorus ‘Argenteus’, also known as silver thyme, has white variegated leaves and lilac flowers.
Megan Shearer, Program Assistant, School & Community Gardening, Clemson Extension
All information included above is beneficial to gardeners of South Carolina. There is a type of Thyme I have researched that comes in different colors. I have not planted Thyme in any of my gardens yet. After reading this blog I think I will try growing this plant in a container fist and transplant after it is established. I wanted to keep this plant short but I see it is best to let it grow taller in our climate zone. Thanks for sharing this small article snippet with the public.