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Thymus serpyllum
Aromatic culinary herb which forms a dense low mat of strongly scented foliage. Stems creep over the ground with dark green small leaves. Masses of white flowers in summer. Prefers a warm and sunny site, with well drained soil. Important plant to bees. Contains the essential oil thymol, with many useful properties. Will tolerate light foot traffic.
Genus
Thymus
Species
serpyllum
Cultivar
Common name
Creeping thyme
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Garden origin
DETAILS
Height
5 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Moisture
Exposure
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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