Description

Thymus prostratus description

Large fragrant leaves and flowers.
A mass of ruby-pink flowers in the late spring and early summer.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.
A bat friendly plant.
Good for wildlife in general.

How easy is it to grow:
Good for the front of a border, cascading over a wall, in containers, alpine bed, rock garden or by a patio and is trouble-free in any well drained soil.

The best position in the garden:

Requires sun.

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Yes, it will fill a largish space at the front of a plant border.

What type of soil:

Well drained soil.

How much moisture:

Normal.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 15 cm.
Spread 50 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 4 plants per square metre.

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