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Looking to create a colourful, low-maintenance groundcover or simply fill in tricky garden gaps? Explore our range of creeping thyme plants for sale in New Zealand. With their dense mats of fragrant foliage and vibrant summer blooms, creeping thymes are an ideal choice for gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, bee-friendly, and foot-traffic hardy plants. Whether you want to soften the edges of a stone path, patch up lawn bare spots, or add pollinator value to your borders, creeping thyme brings both beauty and practicality to any landscape.

Mazus pumilio plants with blue and white flowers.

Mazus pumilio

Mazus pumilio, commonly known as Swamp Musk, is a creeping, herbaceous perennial that forms thick patches of green leaves. It typically grows to only 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide and produces single, white and purple flowers during spring. Mazus pumilio is an unusual plant that can be grown in a container, used as a groundcover, planted beside water features, or used to under-plant larger plants.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 5 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet)

Thymus Ruby Carpet is a variety of Creeping Thyme that carries leaves that are scented, small, and a fresh green colour. It produces short spikes carrying fragrant, red flowers through summer, and typically grows to just 15 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Thymus Ruby Carpet is commonly included in herb or cottage gardens, planted between pavers or rocks, used as a groundcover, or allowed to trail over a wall or the like.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
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Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis, commonly known as Japanese Spurge, is an herbaceous perennial commonly used as an attractive groundcover, particularly in...

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Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' plants in pots.

Coprosma kirkii 'variegata'

Coprosma kirkii 'Variegata' is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub admired for its trailing habit and attractive variegated foliage of green edged...

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Thymus Emerald Carpet (Thyme Emerald Carpet)

Thymus Emerald Carpet, commonly known as Thyme, perennial produces small leaves held on spreading stems that results in a carpet of green foliage...

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Leptinella dioica (Bachelors Buttons)

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and...

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Acorus albo variegata foliage variegated green and yellow.

Acorus Albo Variegata (Variegated Sweet Flag)

Acorus Albo Variegata is grown for its attractive, variegated foliage. It features narrow and slender leaves that are cream with a dark green edge...

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Victory Gold - 1 Litre

Victory Gold is an herbicide used to control many types of broadleaf weeds in lawns. Susceptible weeds include: cape daisy, catsear, chickweed...

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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...

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Fine Fescue Lawn Seed

Fine Fescue lawn seed is ideal for homeowners seeking a lush, fine-textured lawn that thrives in shaded areas and requires minimal maintenance. This...

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Viola odorata plants with lush green foliage and purple flowers.

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

Viola odorata, commonly called Sweet Violet, is a charming perennial known for its fragrant blooms and lush green foliage. Native to Europe but...

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Thymus 'Bressingham Pink'

Thymus 'Bressingham Pink' is a beautiful low growing evergreen thyme admired for its soft green foliage and masses of bright pink flowers in summer...

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Leptinella pusilla (Purple Brass Buttons)

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat...

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Lobelia angulata plant with green foliage and elegant white flowers.

Lobelia angulata (Panakenake)

Lobelia angulata is a charming NZ native groundcover admired for its small, bright green leaves and delicate white star shaped flowers that bloom...

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Acaena inermis purpurea with small purple leaves.

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...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Viola hederacea plants with blue flowers and lush, green foliage bordering a path.

Viola hederacea (Australian Violet)

Viola hederacea is a ground-covering plant that features lush foliage and pretty flowers. This Australian Violet produces green leaves that are held...

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Ficus pumila 'Ice Caps' plant with trailling variegated foliage.

Ficus 'Ice Caps'

Ficus 'Ice Caps' is a variety of Creeping Fig that features variegated leaves. It carries small, heart-shaped leaves which are light green with a...

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Acaena novae-zelandiae colourful foliage.

Acaena novae-zelandiae (Piripiri)

Acaena novae-zelandiae is a hardy NZ native groundcover commonly known as Bidgee Widgee. It is admired for its fine green foliage and small burr like...

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Coprosma kirkii green foliage held on yellow stems.

Coprosma kirkii

Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy...

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Liriope spicata plants with pink-blue flowers in a garden.

Liriope spicata (Creeping Lilyturf)

Liriope spicata, commonly known as Creeping Lily Turf, grows as a clump and produces arching, strap-like, dark green leaves. Short stems carrying...

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Cerastium tomentosum ground cover with grey foliage and elegant white flowers.

Cerastium tomentosum

Cerastium tomentosum is an herbaceous perennial featuring tiny, white, star shaped flowers through spring and summer. These are complemented with...

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Fuchsia procumbens plant growing across the ground with green foliage and yellow-green flowers.

Fuchsia procumbens (Creeping Fuchsia)

Fuchsia procumbens, commonly known as Creeping Fuchsia, is a low-growing, NZ native plant valued for its unique yellow-red flowers and ornamental...

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Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig) growing on a stone wall with colourful foliage.

Ficus pumila (Creeping Fig)

Ficus pumila, commonly known as Creeping Fig or Climbing Ficus, is a vigorous, evergreen climber popular in New Zealand for covering walls, fences...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover.

Muehlenbeckia axillaris (Creeping Wire Vine)

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover with wiry stems and small, dark green...

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Rosmarinus prostrata trailing over a bank.

Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary)

Rosmarinus prostratus, commonly called Prostrate Rosemary, is a hardy, low-growing shrub with aromatic green foliage and masses of blue flowers from...

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Rubus pentalobus (Creeping Raspberry)

Commonly known as Creeping Raspberry, this is a low-growing herbaceous perennial favoured for its foliage and form. It produces masses of richly...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' plants trailing over a wall.

Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary)

Rosemary 'Lockwood de Forest' is a creeping or prostrate variety of Rosemary that features petite, blue flowers through winter and spring. These are...

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Why Choose Creeping Thyme?

Creeping thyme is popular throughout New Zealand for good reason. These robust perennials thrive in full sun, tolerate poor soils, and require little watering once established. Used as living mulch or a lawn alternative, they suppress weeds naturally and release a fresh herbal scent when walked upon. Their tight-growing habits hold soil well, helping to prevent erosion on banks and slopes. With several varieties of creeping thyme plants for sale, you can find a colour and texture to suit every garden style.

Popular Varieties of Creeping Thyme

For those interested in pinkish-red blooms, Thymus praecox Coccineus (Red Creeping Thyme) offers stunning colour that stands out against its deep green foliage. If you’re seeking a paler touch, Thymus praecox Albiflorus (White Creeping Thyme) produces carpets of delicate white flowers, perfect for brightening up shady corners or blending into rock gardens.

For a dense thyme carpet with profuse ruby blooms in summer, Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet) excels as a groundcover and is particularly tolerant of occasional foot traffic. If you value a lush, emerald-green effect, Thymus Emerald Carpet (Thyme Emerald Carpet) gives you a robust, hard-wearing groundcover that stays attractive year-round.

Ideal Uses for Creeping Thyme in New Zealand Gardens

Creeping thyme shines wherever a tough, attractive spreader is required. Plant it between paving stones for a classic cottage garden look or let it overflow from retaining walls and raised beds. It’s also a smart substitute for grass in areas where mowing is difficult. If you love plants with year-round interest, the variety in leaf colour and the flushes of summer flowers provide ongoing appeal. Pair with companions like Vinca Elizabeth Cran for continuous ground-level blooms.

Caring for Your Creeping Thyme

After purchasing creeping thyme plants for sale, choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Loosen the planting area and mix in a little compost if needed. Space the plants about 20–30cm apart to allow them to spread and fill in gaps. Newly planted thyme appreciates a regular watering schedule while it establishes but will require much less once mature.

Each spring, trim back any woody growth to rejuvenate your plants and encourage dense, lush new foliage. Thyme resists most pests and diseases, making it a reliable choice for organic and low-maintenance gardens.

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Browse our full selection of creeping thyme plants for sale and transform your outdoor spaces with these versatile groundcovers. Whether you want vibrant flower colour, aromatic walkways, or easy-care greenery, you’ll find the perfect creeping thyme varieties to suit your needs in our nursery.


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