creeping thyme plants
Creeping thyme plants are a versatile and attractive choice for New Zealand gardens, offering year-round interest, fragrant foliage, and a lush ground cover that suppresses weeds and reduces maintenance. These hardy perennials thrive in full sun and well-drained soils, making them perfect for borders, pathways, rock gardens, or even between pavers. Whether you’re after a burst of summer colour or a hardy lawn alternative, creeping thyme plants add texture, aroma, and pollinator value to both modern and cottage-style landscapes.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)
Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping growth habit. This evergreen perennial forms dense mats that provide year round colour and weed suppression. It is perfect for adding texture and contrast to pathways, borders, and eco-friendly landscapes.
From $24.77
Vinca Elizabeth Cran
Vinca Elizabeth Cran is a variety of the commonly known, Lesser Periwinkle, features small, dark green leaves which are held densely on stems that creep along the ground. Semi-double, purple flowers adorn the plant in spring as it grows to about 10 cm tall and 1 m wide. Vinca Elizabeth Cran is commonly included in cottage gardens and used where a hardy groundcover is required. It is also often grown in a container or hanging basket and allowed to cascade over the edges.
From $20.01
