Thymus serpyllum
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Thymus serpyllum spreads into a low, fragrant mat of tiny green leaves and purple summer flowers for sunny rock gardens and paving gaps.
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Description
Low purple flower clusters cover the creeping mat of Thymus serpyllum in summer. Tiny, aromatic green leaves line its woody stems, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies. It fills gaps beside paving and spreads across sunny rock gardens without growing tall.
Plant it in full sun and well-drained alkaline or neutral soil. Water lightly while new plants establish; established mats tolerate dry conditions. Trim the stems after flowering to keep the growth compact. Its leaves may also be used as a culinary herb.
Additional information
| Height | 0 in – 5 in |
|---|---|
| Spread | 5 in – 2 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Synonyms | Origanum serpyllum, Serpyllum vulgare, Thymus campestris, Thymus serphyllum |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Purple |
| Aspect | South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Prostrate |
| Suggest planting location | Pollinator Garden, Patio and container use, Garden edging and borders, Rock and alpine gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Shrub |
| Use for | Ground cover, Bee-Friendly, Butterfly-Friendly |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Wild thyme |
| Blomidon Item No | C353, MO23023729, ZTHYSE3.5PT, 201921234, 201927557, 202030785, 55485, 201817470 |
| Usps | Purple summer flowers cover its low, spreading mat., It fills sunny rock-garden and paving gaps with fragrant foliage., Full sun and well-drained soil suit this creeping thyme. |
| Propagation | Divide established mats in spring and replant the sections in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Spider mites may appear during hot, dry summers. |
| Diseases | Root rot can develop in wet or poorly drained soil. |
| Pruning | Cut stems back after flowering to keep the mat compact. |
| Watering instructions | Water lightly at first; keep established plants on the dry side. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in full sun on a south- or west-facing site. |