Thymus ‘Doone Valley’
$9.99
Thymus citriodorus Doone Valley spreads into a lemon-scented green-and-gold mat with lavender-pink summer flowers for sunny paths and containers.
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Description
Thymus citriodorus Doone Valley forms a low evergreen mat of tiny green leaves splashed with yellow or gold. Red buds open into lavender-pink flower heads in summer, attracting pollinators while the spreading stems cover sunny path edges and gravel beds.
Grow it in full sun in neutral to alkaline, sharply drained soil. Established plants tolerate drought but strongly dislike winter wet. Its lemon-scented leaves and flowers are edible, and the compact mat also fits rock gardens and containers. Divide plants in spring or take semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- to late summer.
Additional information
| Height | 0 in – 5 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | THYMUS 'Doone Valley', Thymus Doone Valley, Thymus Doone Valley Doone Valley |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | yes |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Pink |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Shape | Prostrate, Mound-forming, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens, Gravel and stone gardens |
| Type | Herb |
| Use for | Ground cover, Pollinator-Friendly, Edible |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun in neutral to alkaline, sharply drained soil. |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Doone Valley Thyme, Lemon Thyme, Thyme |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23023694, ZTHYDV3.5PT, 201930811, 201924777, 201924794, 201924838, 201924888, 196497, 201817460 |
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| Propagation | Divide in spring or take semi-hardwood cuttings in mid- to late summer. |
| Pests | Generally pest-free, though aphids and tortrix moths may occur. |
| Diseases | Generally disease-free. |
| Watering instructions | Water to establish, then let the soil drain and dry between watering. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun on south- or west-facing ground. |