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Key characteristics

Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 6 to 8 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Pale pink to lilac
Foliage color: Variegated green, creamy white and pink
Bloom time: Early to mid-summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low; occasional pruning helps maintain shape and encourage new growth
Growing zone: Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley'

Foxley Thyme

Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' is a delightful variegated thyme, cherished for its aromatic foliage and ornamental charm. The leaves are a combinations of green and creamy-white, with sporadic tinges of pink, creating a lively, textured appearance. In summer, the plant is adorned with small clusters of pale pink to lavender flowers, adding soft color and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.

This thyme variety originates from Europe and has become a popular choice in herb gardens and decorative borders.

Light

Full sun

Water

Low

Bloom time

Early to mid-summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Pathways & Walkways
Borders
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Lavenders · Rockroses · Salvias · Yarrows · Blue fescue · Sedums

Design tip

Use variegated foliage to brighten the front of sunny borders while creating contrast against solid green companions. Repeat light-colored leaves throughout the planting to guide the eye and unify the landscape with texture, fragrance, and subtle season-long color.

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