Thymus neiceffii 'Juniper'

Thymus neiceffii 'Juniper' is a low-growing, creeping perennial herb known for its silvery-green, needle-like foliage that resembles the texture and look of juniper, hence its cultivar name. Unlike typical culinary thymes, this variety is grown primarily for its ornamental value and ground-hugging form, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, pathway edges, and between stepping stones.

It offers a fine-textured, evergreen carpet with subtle fragrance and produces small pink to lavender blooms in summer, attracting bees and other pollinators. This thyme thrives in dry, well-drained soils and full sun, making it a great candidate for xeriscaping and low-water gardens.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Silvery-green, narrow, needle-like leaves with a soft texture and light herbal fragrance

• Growth Habit: Dense, spreading groundcover; mat-forming

• Size: Typically 1–2 inches tall and spreads 12–18 inches or more

• Light: Full sun for best growth and coloration

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil; drought-tolerant

• Flowers: Tiny pink to lavender flowers bloom in early to mid-summer

• Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9

• Water Needs: Low once established

• Uses: Ideal for rock gardens, dry borders, crevice planting, container edges, and between pavers

• Wildlife: Attracts pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant

• Maintenance: Minimal; trim to keep tidy and encourage denser growth