Juniper Leaf Thyme is a creeping woody semi-evergreen perennial grown as a groundcover with tiny grey green foliage that resembles juniper and is soft to the touch. Clusters of small bright pink flowers carpet the foliage in summer, attracting bees. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Not used in cooking. Drought tolerant and evergreen in zones 7-9.
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Height: |
- 0.5' |
Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
Spacing: |
1' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Cut back in early spring to encourage new growth. Susceptible to root rot, particularly in poorly draining soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Path Fillers, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Catmint, Strawberry, Lavender
IMAGES: Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, Thymus neicefii 3, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, Thymus neicefii 2, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.