Thyme 'Argenteus'

Thymus vulgaris

How to grow Thyme 'Argenteus'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Argenteus is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Planting Argenteus in sandy soil with a ph of between 6.6 and 8.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Argenteus from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between Argenteus seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Argenteus about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Argenteus

As Argenteus is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Argenteus

Thyme Argenteus Etymology

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” 2.

Other Names for Thyme 'Argenteus'

Silver

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