Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Wild Thyme) 50 to 1,600 Seeds - £3.49 - £48.99

An evergreen creeping plant, forming a dense cushioned carpet, with each plant growing to 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) tall and spreading up to 30 cm (12 in) wide

The leaves are very small and remain green all year, completely covering the ground, and can even be walked on!  When walked on, they emit a beautiful fragrance

The flowers are a striking purple-violet in bloom from May through to August, forming a purple-violet carpet with hardly any green to be seen

These plants require no maintenance such as mowing, trimming, watering, feeding or any care – they look after themselves!  The plants are fully hardy to -34°C (-30°F) and are drought-tolerant

Attracts butterflies and bees

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack

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Genus: Thymus

Species: serpyllum

English name: Creeping Thyme / Wild Thyme / Mother of Thyme

Plant type: Hardy evergreen creeping perennial

Height: 5 to 10 cm (2-4 in)

Spread: Up to 30 cm (12 in)

Season of Interest: Purple-violet flowers from May to August; green carpet of foliage throughout winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy to -34°C (-30°F)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Soil: Prefers well-drained, light-textured soil with modest fertility

Propagation methods: From seed and divisions

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