A good old fashioned alpine or rockery plant. Evergreen slowly spreading mats of soft grey foliage give rise to clusters of small pale pink flowers during the summer months. Can be used as a ground cover plant even replacing grass as a lawn. Height 5 cm. (2"). Needs a sunny well drained site..
Common NameCreeping Thyme
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