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Thymus, Orange Scented Thyme 'Fragrantissimus'

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Thymus (TY-muss)

Info

Synonym

Thymus x citriodorus

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Hardiness

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Foliage

Bloom Time

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Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

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Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Rose/Mauve

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

By simple layering

By serpentine layering

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Herbs

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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Engarden

Santa Rosa, CA | May 2022 | positive

I was struck by the total drought-hardiness of this little plant. Tough as nails. Not very showy,but a good filler for dry& rock garde...Read More

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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | January 2010 | positive

Grows beautifully here in Central Alabama. Good for culinary use too..

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