Herbs
Thymus 'Orangelo'
Orangelo orange-scented thyme
Narrow gray-green leaves have an orange-citrus scent. A low herb for beds and pots. Trim lightly after flowering; avoid hard cuts into bare wood.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 8–10 in. tall × 12–14 in. wide
- Water
- Free-draining soil
- Hardiness
- Breeder lists USDA zones 7–9
- Bloom
- Tiny blush-white summer flowers.
Sizes & prices
- 4.5″$6.99
- 4.5"$6.99
- 6"$9.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogging, especially in winter.
- Winter
- Cold protection may be needed locally; not rated as reliably hardy throughout the tristate.
Culinary uses
- Use
- Orange-scented culinary thyme; use leaves as seasoning.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Low evergreen groundcover in suitable climates.
Growing & care
- Placement
- Beds, pots or mixed containers.
- Harvest
- Snip leafy stem tips as needed, leaving enough leafy growth for the plant to recover. Use fresh or dry for later seasoning.
Sources & photo credits
University of Maryland Extension
Photo: Orangelo thyme ('Orangelo'), photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company; resized for web without enlargement. · Ball customer promotional-use photo license
Image notes: Flowering stems shown. Orangelo thyme ('Orangelo'), photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company; resized for web without enlargement. Propagation is prohibited.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.