{"product_id":"thymus-serpyllum-snowdrift-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","title":"Thymus serpyllum ‘Snowdrift’ - Cotswolds Grown Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful, low-growing variety of creeping thyme, \u003ci\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Snowdrift’ forms a dense mat of tiny, aromatic green leaves topped with a flurry of pure white flowers in summer. This evergreen groundcover is perfect for softening the edges of paths, filling gaps in paving, or spilling over walls and rockeries. It’s drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and a magnet for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThymus serpyllum ‘Snowdrift’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as White Creeping Thyme or Snowdrift Thyme, combines ornamental charm with culinary potential – ideal for both practical and decorative garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMat-forming, Evergreen, Summer Interest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e June–August\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Year-round\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Snowdrift’ (from Greek \u003ci\u003ethymos\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning “to fumigate,” and \u003ci\u003eserpyllum\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning “to creep”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNone widely used\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhite Creeping Thyme, Snowdrift Thyme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivated variety; species native to Europe and North Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to keep a neat shape and encourage fresh growth. Avoid hard pruning into old woody stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eExcellent nectar source – especially attractive to bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun is essential. Ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, walls, pots, or as a living mulch between stepping stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once settled, it is very drought-tolerant and thrives in dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRequires well-drained soil. Prefers poor, sandy, or stony soils. Avoid heavy, damp soils – improve drainage if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLittle to no feeding required. Over-fertilising reduces scent and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic and safe for pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis thyme releases its fragrance when walked on, making it perfect for sunny paths and stepping stone borders – plant in cracks and crevices to enjoy its scent with every step.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":56239538962813,"sku":"7990222610571","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56239538995581,"sku":"5990222610571","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/thymus-serpyllum-snowdrift-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs-605027.jpg?v=1750293161","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/thymus-serpyllum-snowdrift-cotswolds-grown-culinary-herbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}