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Exposurefull sun
Waterlow
Typeshrub
Distribution
Thymus camphoratus
Thymus camphoratus
Flower Color
Description
A mound-forming, bushy, evergreen shrub native to Southern Portugal with aromatic, camphor scented, ovate, dark green leaves and clusters of small, pale mauve flowers in late spring and early summer. Excellent for container growing
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
BushyClumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantGenerally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenGravel gardenMediterranean climate plantsPatio and container plantsRock gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceGround cover