thyme, silver

atin name: thymus vulgaris

zone: 5-8
type: perennial
light: full sun or partial shade
height: 8-12”  (20-30 cm)

description:   Silver Thyme are delicious additions to any culinary herb garden. Silver Thyme shows white variegation along the edge and throughout the leaves. Silvery foliage with a classic thyme flavour and aroma.  Because of its compact growth, also an ideal herb for the container.

harvest:  Pick sprigs just before plants blooms and hang to dry.

uses:  Great for dried flower crafts, sachets and potpourris.  The silver thyme leaves have a stronger flavour and can be used in culinary dishes.