Small Spaces™

Creeping Thyme White 140MM

Thymus serpyllum 'Alba'

I am Creeping Thyme White. My family originated from Europe and North Africa.

Habit Groundcover - I am edible
Plant family Lamiaceae
I am a trailing, low-growing herb with small, highly aromatic oval leaves that hug the ground and spread to form a dense, fragrant mat. In spring and summer, masses of tiny pure white flowers almost completely cover my foliage, creating a beautiful carpet of white that is as ornamental as it is fragrant. My aromatic leaves are edible and can be used fresh or dried to flavour soups, casseroles, stews and a wide range of other dishes. I am a wonderful dual-purpose plant for both the kitchen garden and the ornamental garden, and my flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators. I am ideal as a ground cover for sunny banks and borders, and I perform beautifully in containers. Prune me lightly after flowering if needed to maintain my shape.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My aromatic leaves are edible fresh or dried - perfect for soups, stews and cooking
I make a beautiful ground cover for sunny banks, borders and between paving stones
My masses of tiny white flowers attract bees and pollinators to the garden
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeGrow me in full sun to part shade
Height: 0.1m Width: 0.5m(Size at point of sale approx. 35cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need little water once established but water me deeply during long dry periods
I grow best in a moist, well-drained soil
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Fruiting / edible Coastal tolerant White flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan, Sep-Dec
Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
  • In hanging baskets
Tips for success

Prune me lightly after flowering to maintain a compact, tidy shape if required

Suggested spacing: 0.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

Enjoy the fragrant foliage or flowers.

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Ask your retailer for Creeping Thyme White by Southern Plants. Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Availability in individual stores varies; contact your retailer before visiting.
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Creeping Thyme White

Thymus serpyllum 'Alba'

Small Spaces™ · Southern Plants

Pot size: 140mm

Product code: THYSAL14S

Barcode: 9319711060908

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.