Thymus serpyllum (Wild Thyme)

Thymus serpyllum, Wild Thyme, Creeping Thyme

Botanical name: Thymus serpyllum

Common names: Wild Thyme, Creeping Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Europe, North Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsFragrant plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Thymus serpyllum is a creeping dwarf evergreen shrub with woody stems and a taproot. It forms matlike plants that root from the nodes of the squarish, limp stems. Creeping and mounding variants of Thymus serpyllum are used as border plants and ground cover around gardens and stone paths. Thymus serpyllum is an important nectar source plant for honeybees.


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