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Thymus serpyllum
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
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.
Thymus
Species
serpyllum
Cultivar
Creeping thyme
Labiatae
Garden origin
DETAILS
5 cm
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Evergreen
Perennials
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container.
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