Thymus serpyllum var. albus
white-flowered creeping thyme
A highly attractive, mat-forming, evergreen sub-shrub with small, aromatic, dark green leaves and clusters of white flowers in summer. Perfect for ground cover and areas of paving where light foot traffic will release its scent
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Thymus are evergreen woody-based perennials, shrub or sub-shrubs with small aromatic leaves and terminal whorls of small, 2-lipped, tubular, purple, pink or white flowers in late spring or summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See thyme cultivation for more information
Propagation
Propagate by seed, division and semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Cut back after flowering to maintain compactness
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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