Orange Thyme

Thymus citriodorus

$49⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Orange Thyme highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus
Growing Zones

All Zones as an Annual
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones all zones as an annual

Find Your Growing Zone!

Drifts of tiny pink and white blooms and low mounds of equally tiny gray-green leaves make the scented Orange Thyme (Thymus citriodorus) a real winner! These hardy perennial Herbs form carpets of aromatic greenery and honeybee-friendly blooms with a unique citrusy-thyme scent and flavor.

Multi-purpose perennials, Thyme is cold and heat-tolerant, handles a bit of foot traffic, and is wonderfully versatile in the kitchen! Thyme was widely used in home medicine as an antibiotic and medicine, to treat skin ailments, colds, and flu. Ideal for soups and stews, meat dishes, sauces, and gravy, while boosting the nutritional value of any recipe you include it in!

Wildly fragrant Orange Thyme is a hardy groundcover perennial Herb that can be used both fresh or dried for later use. Plant in any xeric and well-drained soil in USDA growing zones 4 through 9. The sensual smell makes any time you spend in the garden better - its herbal, orangy-citrusy, and medicinal could all describe the scent of Thyme.

Planting and Application:

A strong grower, Orange Thyme can tolerate mild foot traffic and perfumes your every step when planted between pavers and pathway stones. Try planting it in crevices on your steps, in the parking strip by your driveway, or in the transition areas between walkways and planting beds. It loves to spill over low walls.

Herbs are ;easy-care perennial accents! Drought tolerance makes Thyme ideal for use in the Rock Garden, as a lawn substitute, or in hot, dry, xeric sites, the hell-strip along the road, or as living mulch rambling between larger perennials and shrubs. Use in containers for a wonderful flowering spiller and scented filler. Just rub your hand along the plant to encourage it to release its scent.

Tiny White & Pink Blooms
Tiny Gray-Green Foliage
Carpet-Forming Aromatic Herb
Flowering Edible Landscaping Plant
Cracks & Crevices, Rock Gardens, Herb & Vegetable Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

They just require full sun outdoors, or bright indirect light when indoors. Plant in a location that has very well-drained soil and water regularly until established. These are very drought-tolerant and xeric plants and handle tougher sites and rocky soil. For best results, plant in enriched soil and mulch to keep the roots cool.

To use, just trim off what you need throughout the growing season. Pinching back keeps the plants from getting leggy and encourages branching. Before frost, container plants can be brought in for the winter in cold hardiness zones, or completely harvest your plants near the base of the plant. Wash and hang them to dry, so you can use your Herbs all winter!

Full Sun or Bright Indoor Light
Enriched Well-Drained Soil
Moderate But Regular Moisture
Pinch Back to Encourage Branching
Great Annual Herbs or Perennial in Mild Winter Climates

Orange Thyme is a unique scented perennial Herb that has a world of edible landscaping uses in your garden! Order yours today at Nature Hills Nursery and enjoy the fragrance and beauty.