A good old fashioned alpine or rockery plant. Evergreen slowly spreading mats of foliage give rise to clusters of small dark reddish pink flowers during the summer months. Can be used as a ground cover plant even replacing grass as a lawn. Height 5cm (2"). Needs a sunny well drained site.
Common NameCreeping Thyme
Approx Height (10 yrs.)0-7.5 cm (0-3")
Soil TypeSandy Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSpring to Summer
Evergreen/DeciduousEvergreen
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeSeed