• Aromatic foliage is low growing and spreading.
  • Long flowering and pollinator friendly.
  • Can be used in containers or gardens.

Botanical name Thymus serpyllium Candy Buttons

Height 10cm
Spread to 1.5m
Full sun

Botanical name Thymus serpyllium Candy Buttons

Plant uses

  • Weed suppressant for low maintenance areas
  • Edging pathways or filling in around flagstones
  • Cover walls or embankments
  • Containers and hanging baskets 
  • Small gardens
  • General garden use

Cultural care

Water requirements are quite low once established, quite dry tolerant requiring only occasional long soak during extended periods of heat.
Select a sunny location in most soil types that are well draining. No pruning required. Fertilise after flowering