Name: Thymus 'Odoratus' - Creeping Thyme Ground Cover
Brand: Thymus
SKU: pda257-9
Price: 5.9 EUR
Availability: InStock

Thymus longicaulis 'Odoratus'

€5,90

Thymus longicaulis 'Odoratus'

€5,90

Organic

Sustainable

Locally grown

🪴Standard: 9x9 cm pot

🚂 Ships across EU

🌱 Grown without pesticides or UV lamps

Flower Color: Pink

Sunlight: Full sun

Growth Habit: Spreading

Thymus longicaulis 'Odoratus', also known as Broad-leaved Thyme or Lemon Thyme, is a fast-growing, aromatic ground cover perfect for low-maintenance landscaping.

It features strongly scented green leaves and delicate lilac-pink flowers that bloom in early summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

This hardy Mediterranean perennial is not only visually striking, but also functional — making it an excellent lawn substitute in regions with dry summers or poor soil.

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Interesting fact about thyme!

Like many Mediterranean plants adapted to drought, thyme develops a dual root system.

Firstly, there is the central taproot, which plays a fundamental role by penetrating deeply into the soil or the cracks in rocks.

Secondly, there is a superficial network of very long rootlets capable of capturing even the slightest surface moisture.

The plant is also capable of releasing molecules from its roots that inhibit the germination of other plants through a phenomenon known as allelopathy, which ultimately reduces the need for weeding.

A very useful thing to know for those who would like to reduce their weeding times!