About
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.
About the 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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbs - Culinary, Shrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. See thyme cultivation for more information
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain compactness
PropagationPropagate by seed, division and semi-hardwood or softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free