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Beginner
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0.15m
max. spread |
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0.05m
max. height |
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5-10 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
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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
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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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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