Overview
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' is a bushy, mound-forming, creeping herb in the genus Thymus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows 0.3 m wide. Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include herb garden, ground cover and rock garden. It is native to Mediterranean region.
About
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' is a cultivar of the Thymus genus, a member of the Lamiaceae family. This evergreen plant has a compact spread of about 0.3 metres and thrives in full sun. It prefers sandy or loamy soils that are well-drained or moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to a variety of garden settings where such conditions are met.
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About the genus
The genus Thymus contains about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean area of Europe, North Africa and Turkey.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- Sunny
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herb
- Habit
- Bushy, Mound-forming, Creeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Spread
- 0.3 m
- Suggested uses
- Herb garden, Ground cover, Rock garden
- Native to
- Mediterranean region
- Fragrance
- Aromatic, Thyme-scented
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil, avoid waterlogging, drought tolerant once established
- Pruning
- Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
- Propagation
- Cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'?
Prefers well-drained soil, avoid waterlogging, drought tolerant once established.
Where is the best place to plant Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'?
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' need?
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'?
Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
How big does Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' grow?
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' reaches a spread of 0.3 m.
Is Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' hardy in the UK?
Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Thymus vulgaris 'Silver Posie'?
Cuttings, Division.
