Highland Cream Thyme
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
|---|---|---|
| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Highland Cream Thyme highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 4-8
Some herbs can be so fussy, but not this one. An exceptionally attractive evergreen herb that can stand up to most soil types, the Highland Cream Thyme (Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream') is a great choice if you want to spice up your garden!
Highland Cream Thyme is a garden MVP! This delightful plant offers great color and versatility. Its foliage is medium green with variegated yellow margins. It even blooms in the summertime with petite and soft pink clusters of flowers. Prepare to enjoy some winged garden visitors. It is a natural favorite for pollinators like butterflies, too. You don't have to worry about deer destroying it, either.
The Highland Cream Thyme has one of the freshest fragrances you'll find. This plant will fill the air with a citrusy-lemon scent. Hardy in growing zones 4 - 8, Thyme is an incredible blooming, aromatic and space-saving herb that only grows to a mature height of 2-4 inches with a mature spread of 6-12 inches wide.
Planting and Application:
Imagine that bare spot in your garden as a lush green mat with a fresh aroma. Also known as Creeping Thyme, this low-growing plant has a knack for spreading. Plant between your stepping stones and pavers, or on the sides of a path. This means it makes an amazing ground cover and filler. Plant it on a sloped area of your yard for a blanket of yellow and green. It even holds up well to light foot traffic.
If you need a pop of green in an area that's gray, this plant will crawl across your rock garden or look lovely along the path to your front door. And, of course, you can cook with Highland Cream Thyme. It offers a fresh thyme flavor that tastes amazing on chicken and pork! It will also jazz up roasted veggies. Tuck into your Kitchen and Herb garden, vegetable gardens, and pots by your back door patio or front entry containers and planters.
- Easy to Grow Edible & Ornamental Herb
- Low-Growing & Spreading Ground Cover
- Pleasant Lemon Scent
- Pink Summer Flowers Calls Butterflies
- Green & Creamy Yellow Foliage
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Because it grows well in partial shade, you can use this charming plant as an accent in your garden or in those tight spots that don't get very much water. And just when you thought it couldn't get better, the Highland Cream Thyme grows well in a wide range of soil conditions! It prefers well-drained soil with low moisture, but it will grow in sandy soil. It thrives in full or partial sun and, once established, is quite drought-tolerant. This plant is deer-resistant and rabbit resistant.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Low Moisture Needs Once Established
- Drought Tolerant Herb
- Prune Early Spring, Pinch Back for Branching
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant
It's time to order yourself some Highland Cream Thyme. This versatile plant will add green to your garden and add flavor to any dishes you cook. Don't pass up the chance to take advantage of this endearing and useful edible herb. Order today!
