Thymus neiceffii Eastern Asia a trait we've never seen

a trait we've never seen this dramatic on a hosta

typical of Iris virginica

Typhonium venosum) This tropical-looking aroid is a relative of arisaemas

The dwarf clumps are topped in early July (NC) with 7" spikes of medium lavender flowers

each plant of Helleborus niger 'Tabby' is slightly different

Thymus neiceffii Eastern Asia a trait we've never seen(aka: Thymus leucotrichus subsp. neiceffii) Unlike most perennial thyme species, this Balkan endemic is actually a woody subshrub. Thymus neiceffii forms a slow spreading 2" tall carpet of hairy, glaucous green foliage that looks quite juniper like, but without the spines. We treasure this in our crevice garden, where it has thrived since 2021. The patch is topped with a lovely show of mauvy lavender flowers in May.