Description | White Moss Thyme (Thymus praecox albiflorus) an unusual form of Creeping Thyme with white flowers. |
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Pronunciation | (TY-mus)(pray-koks) |
Plant Type | Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average, tolerates dry conditions once established |
Soil & Site | average, well drained |
Flowers | white flowers |
Leaves | scented when crushed, can take some traffic |
Dimensions | 2-3 inches tall, creeping, mat forming |
Propagation | division |
Misc Facts | Thymus is derived from either a Greek verb meaning ‘to fumigate’ or a noun (courage) and, as thymon, is a classical Greek name used by the Greek philosopher, Theophrastus (c.327-c.287 BC), for thyme or another similar plant. (#145) Has a vast array of medicinal, aromatic, household, decorative and culinary uses. |
Notes & Reference | #44-The Complete Book of Herbs (Lesley Bremness), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #145-Plant Lives (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com |