Creeping White Thyme

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Creeping white thyme
Scientific name: Thymus serpyllum 'Albus'
Color: Pure white flowers, delicate, light green foliage
Mature height: 0.05–0.15 m
Mature width: 0.30–0.45 m
Habit: Very low-growing and creeping, flowers in delicate small spikes
Flowering period: June to August
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Very low, extremely drought-tolerant
Soil type: Well-drained, light, tolerates poor and rocky soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Exceptional, ideal for xeriscape gardens and rockeries
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
Culinary use: Aromatic foliage, sweet and slightly minty herbaceous flavor

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✂️ Care

Thymus serpyllum 'Albus' is an ultra-hardy, low-maintenance perennial, perfect for gardeners seeking an ornamental and culinary ground cover with minimal effort. Its evergreen foliage and delicate white flowers create a flowering carpet all summer long.

Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a dense, thick shape. Water moderately when planting; once established, the plant thrives with very little water and prefers dry, well-drained conditions.

Divide every three to four years in spring to rejuvenate clumps and ensure optimal vigor. Harvest leaves as needed for cooking, drying, or infusions.