Creeping thyme ‘Doone Valley’

USDA Zones: 4-9

There are a great many selections of Thyme grown in gardens, all of them with some degree of spicy fragrance. This low, creeping variety, has dark green foliage, tipped with bright gold in fall and winter. Pleasant lemony fragrance. Nice display of bright purple-pink flowers in mid summer. Can be used in between flagstones and will tolerate moderate foot traffic. Creeping Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Drought tolerant, once established. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.

 Sun Exposure 
  Full Sun

Soil Type 
  Normal or
  Sandy 

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Dry

Care Level 
  Easy

Flower Colour 
  Deep Pink 

Blooming Time 
  Mid Summer  
  Late Summer 

Foliage Color 
  Deep Green  
  Gold  
  Variegated 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Alpine & Rock  
  Attracts Butterflies  
  Containers  
  Culinary  
  Deer Resistant  
  Drought Tolerant  
  Edging  
  Rabbit Resistant  
  Evergreen  
  Fragrant  
  Ground Cover 

Flower Head Size 
  Very Small 

Height 
   5-10 cm  
   2-4 inches

Spread 
   30-60 cm  
   12-23 inches

Foot Traffic 
   Moderate 

Growth Rate 
   Medium