4" Thyme Herb

Add fresh flavour and bright colour to your garden with 4" Thyme. This classic culinary herb is loved for its aromatic foliage and versatile flavour, making it a useful addition to herb gardens, containers, borders and kitchen gardens.

Thyme is an easy-care herb that thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil. Its low-growing habit makes it especially useful for edging, rock gardens and containers, while its fragrant foliage is always close at hand for cooking.

Why You'll Like It

Classic culinary herb — Thyme adds a delicious, earthy flavour to meats, vegetables, soups, sauces and other savoury dishes.

Bright golden foliage — Vibrant variegated leaves add beautiful colour and texture to herb gardens and mixed plantings.

Fragrant foliage — Enjoy the classic thyme fragrance whenever the aromatic leaves are brushed or harvested.

Low-growing habit — Its spreading growth makes thyme an excellent choice for borders, edging, rock gardens and containers.

Easy to grow — A dependable herb that thrives in sunny locations and well-drained soil.

Pollinator friendly — Small flowers can attract bees and other beneficial pollinators when the plant is in bloom.

Thyme Variety

Golden Yellow Thyme — A beautiful culinary herb featuring bright golden-yellow variegated foliage with a classic thyme fragrance and flavour. Perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, soups and savoury dishes while adding vibrant colour and texture to herb gardens, containers and borders.

Plant Details

Foliage Colour: Golden Yellow Variegated
Pot Size: 4"
Plant Type: Culinary Herb
Growth Habit: Low-growing & Spreading
Mature Height: 6–12 inches
Season: Spring to Fall
Fragrance: Yes — Classic Thyme Fragrance
Hardiness: Hardy perennial in suitable conditions

Growing Information

Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
Water: Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings once established
Planting: Plant outdoors once the risk of severe frost has passed
Spacing: Allow adequate room for the plant to spread and develop

Great For

Herb Gardens • Containers • Kitchen Gardens • Garden Borders • Rock Gardens • Edible Landscapes • Pollinator Gardens

Add fresh culinary flavour and a bright splash of colour to your garden with Golden Yellow Thyme.

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Thymus × citriodorus 'Aureus'

AKA

Golden Lemon Thyme

Light

Full Sun

Water

Water regularly until established. Once established, Lemon Lime Thyme prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.

Care Level

Lemon Lime Thyme is easy to grow and requires minimal care. Trim lightly after flowering or harvest regularly to encourage dense, healthy growth.

Optimal Temperature

10–27°C

Frost Tolerant

Yes

Mature Height

6–12 in. tall (15–30 cm)

Mature Spread

12–18 in. wide (30–45 cm)

Deer Resistant

Yes

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

No