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Archers Gold Creeping Thyme - America's Gardens Nursery

Archers Gold Creeping Thyme

$14.99

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Description

Archer's Gold Thyme or Thymus citriodorus 'Archer's Gold' has bright gold, creeping foliage in the winter followed by attractive dark green foliage in the summer. This Creeping Thyme's foliage has a fragrant aroma of delightful lemony scent and flavor when crushed. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. 

Care

Archer's Gold Thyme prefers sun to very light shade and average to moist soil that is well-drained, especially in winter. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, shear old foliage to one-half inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.  Best grown in zones 5-9.

Growth Habit

Reaches 3" tall and 10-12 inches wide at maturity. Blooms with small pink flowers in summer.  It features fine, dark green, fragrant foliage with magenta-red flowers in early summer.

Toxicity

While safe for pets, eating large amounts may lead to mild digestive discomfort, such as vomiting or diarrhea. Deer resistant. 

Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.
Description

Archer's Gold Thyme or Thymus citriodorus 'Archer's Gold' has bright gold, creeping foliage in the winter followed by attractive dark green foliage in the summer. This Creeping Thyme's foliage has a fragrant aroma of delightful lemony scent and flavor when crushed. Tolerates moderate foot traffic. 

Care

Archer's Gold Thyme prefers sun to very light shade and average to moist soil that is well-drained, especially in winter. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, shear old foliage to one-half inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.  Best grown in zones 5-9.

Growth Habit

Reaches 3" tall and 10-12 inches wide at maturity. Blooms with small pink flowers in summer.  It features fine, dark green, fragrant foliage with magenta-red flowers in early summer.

Toxicity

While safe for pets, eating large amounts may lead to mild digestive discomfort, such as vomiting or diarrhea. Deer resistant. 

Satisfaction

Plant size and shape may differ from what is pictured.

For mail orders: Plants may go through shock during shipping. Upon arrival, take the plant out and water it thoroughly. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please notify us via email at sales@amgardens.com and include a photo(s) within 24 hours of plant arrival.

For in store purchases: If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please call us at 423-870-5000 or return the plant in its original pot/condition within 3 days. Trees and shrubs have a 6 month warranty (exceptions may apply), but we highly encourage you to give us a call or email if you notice issues with your plant. We'd love to help you figure out what's wrong and save your plant! 

Shipping

Orders are shipped on Wednesdays and Thursdays; if your order is placed on a Wednesday, it may not ship until the following Wednesday. During peak season there may be delays in shipping. If it is too hot or cold, we suggest ordering during milder months to ensure plants arrive in best condition.