A lovely alpine that can be used in numerous ways - herbal, for rockeries and alpine gardens and as a bedding plant. Scented variegated leaves bear pale pink flowers loved by bees. Needs sunny well drained site, 30cm (12"). A lovely ground hugging perennial that is ideal in hot dry conditions.
Common NameThyme
Approx Height (10 yrs.)0-7.5 cm (0-3")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeAlpines