Thyme 'Silver Posie'

Derived as a cultivar from lemon thyme, 'Silver Posie' is renowned for its compact bushy habit and striking silver foliage.

When it becomes established, it typically grows to a height of 8 – 12 inches ( 20-30 cm) and a spread of approximately 8 inches (20 cm). If space allows, the plant is ideally planted in a triangular layout so the foliage merges together to form a carpet. Its growth habit is more upright than the other thymes, but it does form an attractive companion plant.

It likes a well drained  alkaline to neutral soil, with full sun exposure, it hates being water logged, and is relatively drought resistant once well 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.