Thymus serpyllum

Mother of Thyme

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9

Dark green, shiny, evergreen foliage with really cute lavender-rose flowers in the summer. This low-growing Thyme can take light foot traffic. A delightful groundcover plant for full sun.

Height

1-4 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Bloom Time

July

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Must have good drainage to thrive. Pleasing tucked between steppers or cascading over retaining walls.

When to Divide

spring or fall

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Rock Cress (Arabis blepharophylla), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis rosea), Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus ), Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Japanese Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Stonecrop (Sedum album), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Containers
•	Evergreen
•	Ground Cover
•	Culinary
•	Fragrant

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•

Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Winter
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained