Thyme. A mat-forming alpine with creeping stems, narrow green leaves. Masses of clear white flowers from late spring to mid-summer. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Thymus serpyllum ‘Snowdrift’
A mat-forming alpine with creeping stems, narrow green leaves. Masses of clear white flowers from late spring to mid-summer.
Category: Alpines
Additional information
Generic | Thymus |
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Species | serpyllum |
Varietry | 'Snowdrift' |
Common Name | Thyme |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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