creeping thyme 'Snowdrift'
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An evergreen, mat-forming sub-shrub. Finely-hairy, trailing stems bear linear to elliptic to oval mid-green leaves. Whorls of two-lipped white flowers are borne in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- creeping thyme 'Snowdrift' (Thymus serpyllum 'Snowdrift')
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Herbs - Culinary · Shrubs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of creeping thyme 'Snowdrift'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of creeping thyme 'Snowdrift'
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creeping thyme 'Snowdrift' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim after flowering to retain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most well-drained alkaline to neutral soils in full sun. Suitable for rock garden or paving crevices, where they release their fragrance when trodden on. Attractive to bees
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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