Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum | |
Common Name: Mother-of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme |
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies