Spicy Orange Thyme
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
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.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Thymus 'Spicy Orange'
Pronunciation
TY-muss
Mature Height
2 to 3 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
genus native to Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
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.
Maintenance
Winter watering will help prevent dieback in areas with no persistent snow cover. Shear off spent flower stalks after flowering.