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Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 7 cm (2 - 3 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson' (creeping thyme) bears faded fuchsia and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid-summer. The foliage is light brown and faded green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, culinary, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson' tolerates drought and moderate foot traffic, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson' attracts butterflies to your garden.