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Silver Edged Thyme Plant

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 8 - 10 Inches
  • Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 5 - 8

Thyme is a classic herb in savory foods like soup, stews, and roasts. This Mediterranean herb adds tremendous ornamental value in a garden bed or mixed seasonal plant container. Silver Edge Thyme has fine foliage with lovely silvery edging that makes the whole plant pop against a background of other shades of green. The flavor of Thymus citrodorous 'Argenteus' is less intense than other varieties but has a lovely lemony taste that gives a lift to any dish it is used. The flowers of Thyme attract all manner of beneficial pollinators and make beautiful garnishes in the kitchen.

Silver Edge Thyme Care  

Plant Silver Edged Thyme in full sun with well-draining soil. Thyme tolerates a wide variety of soil textures, even heavy clay, as long as it drains well. Plant small starts as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, or grow it in containers filled with an all-purpose potting mix. Pots should be at least an 8-inch diameter to grow a single plant comfortably. Regular snipping for use will help to keep the Thyme in a mounded shape and produce more fresh young shoots. Rejuvenation pruning of overgrown Thyme is possible, although the plant will need at least one growing season to recover. When cutting into a woody older stem, cut just above a visible leaf bud for the best results.

Growing Silver Edge Thyme  

Silver Edge Thyme can be harvested shortly after planting and throughout the years. Growing Thyme in the house over the winter will ensure leaves for fresh use no matter how much snow is on the ground outside. Silver Edged Thyme reaches a mature size of 10 inches wide and 24 inches wide and makes for an unusual groundcover or garden edging. Propagation is done by soft and hardwood cuttings through the summer. After growing the cuttings for at least a year in a protected location, they will be ready to grow in the garden.

Plant Thyme in a container with lots of drainage holes. Wet roots are killers for Mediterranean plants like Thyme. Water the pots when the top 1-2 inches of soil are dry, and let them dry between sessions. Place pots in a south-facing window indoors to provide as much light as possible. Repotting with fresh potting mix in the spring will reinvigorate plants for the growing season.

Watering Silver Edge Thyme

Thyme prefers drier soil and is quite drought tolerant. Allow for one inch of water a week, either via natural rain or supplemental irrigation. After that, Thyme will only require extra watering during extended periods of dry weather.

Feeding Silver Edge Thyme 

Herbs generally require very little fertilizing. Overfeeding will encourage leggy growth that tends to be less flavorful. Herbs that grow in leaner soil have high concentrations of volatile oils that give them flavor.

Silver Edged Thyme Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 8 - 10 Inches
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Flower Color(s): Purple, White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated
Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: N/A
Watering: Low
Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Containers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant
Brand: Sarahs Superb Herbs
Common Name: Silver Edged Thyme Plant
Other Name(s): Silver Edged Thyme
Scientific Name: Thymus c. 'Argenteus' - Silver Edged Thyme
SKU:
1231002127-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Summer Shipping

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Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.