Thymus neiceffii Bhutan This amazing specimen was discovered

This amazing specimen was discovered by hostaphile Mark Zilis as a sport of Hosta 'Elatior'

The showy hybrid produces large pouches atop 18" tall stalks

A month later

They will be subject to deer browse

Thymus neiceffii Bhutan This amazing specimen was discovered(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.