Thymus vulgaris 'Orange Balsam'
Thymus vulgaris 'Orange Balsam'
Orange Thyme
Wonderful orange fragrance and flavor! Small gray evergreen leaves are topped by the tiniest tubular pale lavender-pink flowers in June-July. It's both ornamental and edible; makes for a great dual purpose groundcover. (Herb,Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 12" tall x 18" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Culinary Uses Culinary UsesDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant Drought TolerantEvergreen Evergreen
Fragrant FragrantRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant