Tiny green leaves form a low-growing carpet of foliage. They smell strongly of lemons when bruised. Six inch long clusters of ruby-purple flowers which strongly resemble the annual purple alyssum appear from early through midsummer. Makes an excellent groundcover and also does well in containers.
Height:
4.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Formal Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Ground Cover Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Creeping thyme is native to hot, dry Mediterranean regions. Consequently it thrives in similar conditions in American gardens. Plant it in full sun and moderately fertile, average to dry, well-drained soil. (Keep plants watered until they are established.) Thyme benefits from occasional shearing after blooming to keep plants full and bushy. It does not need to be divided to stay healthy, but may need to be thinned out to prevent spreading.
Height:
4.0 Inches
Spread:
6.0-8.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Purple-red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Early Summer Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Evergreen
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Formal Rock Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Drought Tolerant Edging Fragrant Flowers Fragrant Foliage Ground Cover Salt Tolerant
Origin:
Not Native to North America
Creeping thyme is native to hot, dry Mediterranean regions. Consequently it thrives in similar conditions in American gardens. Plant it in full sun and moderately fertile, average to dry, well-drained soil. (Keep plants watered until they are established.) Thyme benefits from occasional shearing after blooming to keep plants full and bushy. It does not need to be divided to stay healthy, but may need to be thinned out to prevent spreading.
