Wild Thyme - Creeping Thyme

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Wild Thyme, Creeping Thyme
Scientific name: Thymus Serpyllum
Color: Pink to purple flowers, compact dark green foliage
Mature height: 0.10–0.20 m
Mature spread: 0.25–0.35 m
Habit: Very low-growing and creeping, flowers in small dense spikes
Flowering period: May to September
Exposure: Full sun
Watering needs: Very low, extremely drought-tolerant
Soil type: Well-drained, light, tolerates poor and rocky soils
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought tolerance: Exceptional, ideal for xeriscapes and rock gardens
Pollinator-friendly: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic
Culinary use: Aromatic foliage, slightly spicy herbaceous flavor

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✂️ Maintenance

Thymus Serpyllum is an ultra-hardy, low-maintenance perennial, perfect for gardeners seeking an ornamental and culinary groundcover with minimal effort. Its evergreen foliage and abundant flowers create a blooming carpet all season long.

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a dense and bushy shape. Water moderately when planting; once established, the plant thrives with very little water and prefers dry, well-drained conditions.

Divide every three to four years in spring to rejuvenate clumps and ensure optimal vigor. Harvest leaves as needed for cooking, drying, or infusions.