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Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream'

Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream'

Variegated Creeping Thyme

Regular price $6.95 CAD
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This attractive selection of Creeping Thyme, makes a wonderful addition to rock gardens, herb gardens and even planted between flagstones in pathways. 'Highland Cream' grows into a dense and fragrant mat of small rich green leaves, each bordered in creamy white. Terminal masses of tiny lavender pink flowers cover the plant in early to mid summer, attracting pollinators of all forms. This plant may also be found listed as "Hartington Silver"

 

PRODUCT DETAILS:

Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 to Zone 9
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Height: 2 cm to 5 cm
Spread: 20 cm to 30 cm
Soil Requirements: Average to sandy well drained soils
Bloom Time Early to mid summer
Planting Time: Mid spring to early summer
Use: Rock gardens, herb gardens, lawn substitute, edging, pollinator gardens, pathways, container plant, slopes
Flower Colour & Shape: Terminal masses of tiny, soft pink flowers
Foliage: Very small ovate aromatic green leaves with cream borders
Benefits: Evergreen, aromatic foliage, handles moderate foot traffic, deer and rabbit resistant, drought tolerant, attracts bees and butterflies


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