Thymus serpyllum
Mother of Thyme
Description
This 2" perennial groundcover is a great addition among other sun-loving perennials. Its creeping stems bear small purple flowers all summer. The plant spreads quickly, and should be placed in average to moist garden soil. The thyme-scented foliage can be used to flavor food. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.