Edibles – Herbs – Thyme ‘Spicy Orange’

Thyme ‘Spicy Orange’

Botanical name: thymus citriodorus ‘spicy orange’

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 4 inches in height with a spread of 12-18 inches 

Hardy zone: zones 4-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green

Flower color: purple/pink

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: herb garden, culinary garden, groundcover, container plant, rock garden

Special features: attracts pollinators, drought tolerant, fragrant foliage and blooms

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2 inches of soil dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: basil, oregano, chives, dill, rosemary 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no