Good as a ground cover between stepping stones. Light purple flower spikes appear in the early summer. The small, oval leaves are pleasantly aromatic and can be used in cooking and potpourris. Grows as a dense, dark green mat 2 to 3 feet (6 - 90 cm) in diameter. Very low growing species of thyme that only attains 3 inches (7.6 cm) high. Like the Stapelia listed above except the flowers are red with transverse, dark purple markings and slightly smaller. Stapelia grandiflora - Red Starfish Flower They measure 5 to 6 inches (12.7-15 cm) in diameter! Showy, novelty plant. The petals separate and peel back revealing a star of yellow with purplish-brown markings. In order to plant thyme that is in flats, its plugs need to be cut into 2-inch squares with the blade of a trowel. Huge, star-shaped flowers open from big, pointed ballon-like buds in the summer. The stems are light green and extend upward to 6 inches (15 cm) high from the creeping portion to form a clump. Low growing plant with four sided stems without spines. Excellent as a houseplant or planted as a ground cover in Rows of small, white flowers appear in opening of oyster or clam-shaped structure of leaf bracts. Sword-like leaves are shiny green on topsides and purple on undersides. Unusual and very attractive low growing perennial with succulent stems to 12 inches (30 cm) tall. In early spring sow seeds in small plug trays, or small pots. Good ground cover for shade or part shade and popular choice for Japanese gardens. This creeping thyme grows in the worst conditions. Dwarf version of the regular Mondo Grass. Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nanus' - Dwarf Mondo Grassĭense, neat clump of grass-like leaves that grow only 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) tall and 1 foot (30 cm) in diameter. Available in 50 cell plug trays for ease of transplanting.California (Sunset Western Garden Book) Zones15-24.This makes Dymondia well suited as a turf substitute. Moderate foot traffic and even automobiles periodically driven over it leave it unaffected. These trays hold 128 of all the same plant. This plant is often available in plug trays.
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Growth rate is slow, but eventually forms a tight, resilient, durable mat. For cooking, use Lemon Thyme, a tall prolific grower full of citrus flavor. Leaves are closely arranged on branching stolons, which root into the ground surface. thyme plugs (seedlings which have been germinated and grown in trays of small. The plant is characterized by thick, narrow leaves that are green above and gray beneath. Many people use creeping thyme to fill in pathways and around patio pavers. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Thymus spp.Dymondia is a unique ground cover that only grows 1 to 3 inches (2.5-7.6 cm) tall forming a living carpet. MY PLANTS ARE NOT FLOWERING WELL If plants do not receive at. Note: Thyme will become woody and needs to be divided or replaced after 3-4 years. Cut back to within 4-5" above the ground. In subsequent years, harvest just as the flowers being to open. HARVEST: Cut only a few stems the first year in order for the plants to winter over. All plants in our plug program are native to the midatlantic states, well suited to this climate and tolerant of drought and extreme temperature fluctuations. SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Thyme grows best in light, dry, well-drained soil. In very hot climates, thyme will need part shade to do well. Pinch off growing tips of upright growing varieties to make bushier plants. After the last frost in spring, transplant outside and space 6-8" apart, in rows 12-18" apart. Transplant to individual containers when plants have 4 true leaves. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium and cover with a thin layer of soil mix. SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Start seeds in flats 8-10 weeks before the last frost.
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