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Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' (Creeping thyme)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.15m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.05m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'

Other names: Creeping thyme, Thymus serpyllum 'Minimalist', Thymus serpyllum 'Minimus, Thymus serpyllum 'Minus'


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Genus: Thymus

Variety or cultivar: 'Minor' _ 'Minor' is a flat, creeping perennial with fragrant green leaves and tiny pink flowers throughout summer.

Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' is: Evergreen

Flower: Pink in Summer

Foliage: Green in All seasons

Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic (thyme).

Habit: Creeping, Mat Forming

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Diseases: No specific diseases

General care

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' (Creeping thyme) will reach a height of 0.05m and a spread of 0.15m after 5-10 years.


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Suggested uses: Between paving stones, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock, Wildlife, Foliage only

Cultivation: Grow in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Roots will rot if waterlogged.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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