Thyme 'Archer's Gold'

Derived as a cultivar from English thyme, (Thymus Vulgaris) Archers Gold is known for its attractive golden -yellow foliage, and its ability to add both colour and flavour to both gardens and culinary dishes.

Archers Gold is a perennial herb, originally native to the Mediterranean region.  It tends to have green centred leaves with a yellow tinge. The foliage is dense, height is typically between 6 and 12 inches (15-30 cm)  with a lateral spread of between 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) If space isn’t a problem, they are best planted in three’s on a triangular layout, so they grow into each other, resulting in a carpet of foliage.

Archers Gold thrives in a well drained fertile soil, it enjoys exposure to full sun, and is fully hardy once established.

Once established it flowers in late spring to early summer, with pale pink, or lilac spikes. It should be pruned back hard after flowering to maintain a compact growing habit. It also benefits from being given fertilizer to encourage strong growth.

The plant encourages wildlife, attracting bees and pollinators when in flower. Again, this herb is a valuable contributor to culinary use when forming part of a herb garden.