Thymus 'Doone Valley' – Thyme One of the most ornamental of all thymes, Thymus 'Doone Valley' is prized for its striking gold-variegated, lemon-scented foliage that forms a dense, spreading mat of color and fragrance. In summer, cheerful pink flower clusters emerge above the foliage, attracting bees and butterflies in abundance. A versatile and low-maintenance plant, it excels as a groundcover between stepping stones, along border edges, in rock gardens, and in containers. Key Features: Evergreen Perennial; low-growing groundcover Drought and deer tolerant Striking gold-variegated, lemon-scented foliage Pink blooms in summer; attracts bees and butterflies Excellent groundcover, rock garden, stepping stone, and container plant Tolerates light foot traffic Growing Details: Height: 3–6 in | Spread: 12–18 in Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Dry/Low Bloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Pink USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–9
