{"product_id":"thymus-serpyllum-alba","title":"Thymus serpyllum Alba","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Creeping Thyme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymus serpyllum 'Alba'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe and Mediterranean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen creeping perennial herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA low-growing, aromatic ground cover perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Thymus serpyllum 'Alba' forms dense, mat-like carpets of tiny grey-green leaves smothered in pure white flowers throughout spring and summer. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and tough underfoot, it thrives in hot, dry, well-drained positions where lawns struggle. Ideal for stepping stone paths, rockeries, herb gardens and water-wise borders, white creeping thyme delivers year-round fragrance, texture and pollinator appeal with virtually no maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 cm H × 30–50 cm W per plant (forms spreading mat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions (spreads laterally)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, grey-green aromatic leaves; evergreen and dense; releases a pleasant herbal fragrance when brushed or walked on; foliage remains tidy year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small, pure white flowers in spring and summer (late spring–early summer peak)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromatic foliage—classic thyme scent released when touched or crushed; flowers lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure with spectacular spring–summer flowering; foliage persists through Adelaide winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pollinators—attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects in large numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional drought tolerance once established; heat-tolerant; frost-hardy (tolerates moderate frosts); wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant in sheltered positions (moderate salt spray tolerance—not suited to exposed beachfront); light foot traffic tolerant; poor soil tolerant; requires excellent drainage—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover: 6–12 plants per m² for full coverage; Edging\/mass display: 30–40 cm apart for a continuous, low aromatic carpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (essential for best flowering and compact growth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally well-drained sandy loam, gravelly soil, or rocky soil; thrives in poor, lean soils; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers; will not tolerate heavy clay or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak every 14–21 days in summer (or less—extremely drought-tolerant); no watering required in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage dense foliage; avoid fertilisers (thrives in lean soils); weed-suppressing once established; virtually pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10+ years (may become woody with age; easy to replace or refresh sections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, coastal and inland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to mildly alkaline (pH 6.5–8.0); tolerates Adelaide's calcareous soils well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLawn alternative for low-traffic areas—tough enough for occasional footfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStepping stone filler or between pavers—releases fragrance when stepped on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRockeries, scree gardens, and gravel gardens for textural interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEdging along paths, driveways, or garden borders for a soft, aromatic edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHerb gardens and kitchen gardens as ornamental and culinary ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGreen roof or living wall applications (excellent drainage essential)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCascading over retaining walls, raised beds, or large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePollinator gardens and bee-friendly landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhite creeping thyme is the ultimate low-water, low-fuss ground cover for Adelaide's toughest spots. Fragrant, evergreen, and carpeted in white blooms each spring, it transforms hot, dry, difficult areas into living, aromatic carpets that buzz with life. Tough enough to walk on, beautiful enough to showcase, and thriving on neglect—it's a water-wise garden essential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48744377811196,"sku":"THYM-SERP-ALBA-140MM","price":17.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/thymus-serpyllum-alba-white-creeping-thyme-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1770181919","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/thymus-serpyllum-alba","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}