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Silver Thyme

Herb

Eucalyptus gunnii

Overview
Silver Thyme is a classic heirloom herb prized for its distinctive silvery-green foliage and aromatic intensity. This easy-to-grow perennial reaches maturity in 120-150 days, producing delicate flowers that attract pollinators. The leaves deliver authentic thyme flavor—earthy, minty, and subtly floral—making it ideal for culinary applications, particularly Mediterranean dishes and herbal infusions. Hardy and drought-tolerant, Silver Thyme thrives in well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil with minimal care, distinguishing it through superior flavor complexity compared to common thyme varieties.
Planting
Start from seed indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or propagate from cuttings or division. Seeds need light to germinate.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: low. Soil pH: 6–8. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites in hot, dry conditions, root rot if overwatered. Common diseases: Root rot in poorly drained soil, generally very disease resistant.