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Garden Diary
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Thymus pulegioides ‘Bertram Anderson’
Creeping Thyme |
USDA Zone: 4-9 |
Plant number: 1.515.070
There are a great many selections of Thyme grown in gardens, all of them with edible leaves and some degree of fragrance and flavor. This is a low, creeping variety, the foliage is light green in summer, turning bright gold with red tips through the fall and winter. Mild lemon fragrance. Mauve flowers are shy to appear. Can be used in between stepping stones and will tolerate light traffic. Creeping Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Drought tolerant once established. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.
Further details for
Thymus pulegioides ‘Bertram Anderson’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Gold
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Containers
Culinary
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Evergreen
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Massed
Height
5-7 cm
2-3 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
Moderate
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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