Rock garden plants Thymus  alpestris A.Kern.   
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FamilyLAMIACEAE
Genus species var.Thymus  alpestris A.Kern. 
SynonymsThymus serpyllum ssp. alpestris (A.Kern.) Lyka
 Thymus subalpestris Klokov
Territory MIDDLE EUROPE; SE.EUROPE: Au, Po, Rm, Sk, Uk
rocky slopes
Description leaves to 18mm, ovate or oblong-lanceolate, obtuse, at base ciliate, cuneate, petiolate, inflorescence capitate, bracts similar to leaves, corolla 6mm long
Size10-25cm
Colorpink-purple
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typecarpet
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in early spring and after flowering
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