Thymus serpyllum |
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Mother-of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme |
Description
This evergreen ground cover needs full sun to light shade. It grows to 3" tall, forming a dense, thick mat. It needs well-drained, light soil. Creeping Thyme is considered drought tolerant. The foliage is dark green and slightly hairy. It has a pleasant,minty fragrance when crushed, though not considered for culinary uses. Flowers are lilac purple and bloom in the summer. It attracts bees and butterflies.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Englishcottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Massplanting, Lawnsubstitute, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
