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Thymusherba-barona

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Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
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Species
herba-barona (HERB-uh BAY-roh-nuh)
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Synonym
Acinos herba-barona
Calamintha herba-barona
Origanum herba-barona
Thymus affinis
Thymus attenuatus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hercules, California

San Diego, California

Santa Ana, California

Machesney Park, Illinois

Houston, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Orange, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | April 2002 | positive

This thyme is consistently deciduous for me. Leaves very similar to woolly thyme, but much less prone to dying in summer. Very worthwhi...Read More

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