Plant Number: 1.515.290   Mediterranean Creeping Thyme Thymus longicaulis Print Plant E-Mail This Plant   There are a great many selections of Thyme grown in gardens, all of them with edible leaves and some degree of fragrance and flavour. This is a low mat-forming species, with dark green needle-like leaves and clusters of bright-pink flowers during summer. A good choice for hot and sunny sites. Drought tolerant once establish. Evergreen. Zone 6 to Zone 9 Conditions     Appearance     Sun Exposure   Full Sun Soil Type   Normal   Sandy   Clay Soil pH   Acid   Alkaline   Neutral Soil Moisture   Average   Dry Care Level   Easy Foot Traffic   Moderate Rate of Spread   Medium Flower Colour   Deep Pink Blooming Time   Early Summer   Mid Summer Foliage Color   Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics   Accent: Good Texture/Form   Alpine & Rock   Lawn Substitute   Between Flagstones   Attracts Butterflies   Containers   Deer Resistant   Drought Tolerant   Edging   Evergreen   Fragrant   Ground Cover   Massed Flower Head Size   Very Small Height    5-10 cm    2-4 inches Spread    30-45 cm    12-18 inches

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