groundcover layer
creeping thyme
thymus serpyllum
a drought-proof aromatic mat for path edges and south slopes — walked-on stems release scent and the flowers hum with small bees.
functions
field guide
light
full sun
moisture
dry
soil
poor, stony, sharp drainage
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season
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relationships — grows well with
see creeping thyme on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around creeping thyme
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- groundcover
- creeping thyme — the anchor
- shrub
- sea buckthorn
- herbaceous
- yarrow
works inside: edge maximisation · herb spiral · sun trap
design patterns using this plant