Foxley Thyme

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hymus pulegioides. When you're not using Foxley for a delightfully savory touch to almost any mouth watering dish, it provides a cheery, variegated accent to herb gardens, containe rs, and borders. Broad, green leaves are outlined in cream on billowy, 8 inch, upright plants. Cooler temperatures bring out a pink blush to the already beautiful variegation. Topped off with a sprinkling of pink blossoms and you've got a matchless ornamental and culinary combination. Care Thyme likes full sun, well drained soil and to be dry between watering. Best grown as a perennial in zones 5-11. Evergreen perennial. Growth Habit Highly desirable and popular ground cover, forming a dense low mat with spikes of lilac-white flowers throughout summer, beautiful fragrant variegated foliage that is larger and more broadleaf; needs a dry and sunny location, can take light foot traffic. At maturity, this plant reaches 6" high and 15" wide. Toxicity Generally considered safe for pets. Show more