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Mother Of Thyme

Thymus Serpyllum

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Overview

Thymus serpyllum, commonly known as Mother of Thyme, is a low-growing perennial herb prized for its fragrant foliage and profuse pink to purple blooms. It reaches a mature height of 3 inches, with a 12-inch spread. This drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in zones 4-9, preferring full sun and well-drained soil. Ideal for rock gardens and as a lawn substitute, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–8Type Ground coverClimate Mediterranean
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Ideal for rock gardens and as a lawn substitute, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators, image 93

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Mother of Thyme presents a profusion of tiny; ground cover for full, image 79
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — ground cover with pink blooms
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — showcasing its resilience to varying climates; it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers, image 96
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — or along borders where its creeping habit can be truly appreciated.<br><br>Flowering from mid to late summer, image 56
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Ideally suited for creating a fragrant; is a low-growing perennial herb prized for its fragrant foliage and, image 73
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — although it is notably drought-tolerant once established; commonly known as Mother of Thyme
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — scientifically known as Thymus serpyllum; a layer of mulch can help retain soil moisture during establishment, image 94
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — This makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens; showcasing its resilience to varying climates, image 55
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — A layer of mulch can help retain soil moisture during establishment; scientifically known as Thymus serpyllum, image 83
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — showcasing its resilience to varying climates; it flourishes in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Mother of Thyme presents a profusion of tiny; ground cover for full, image 57
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — pink flowers in the garden; ideal for rock gardens and as a lawn substitute, it offers year-round interest and, image 86
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — This makes it an excellent choice for rock gardens; showcasing its resilience to varying climates
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — showcasing its resilience to varying climates
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Regular trimming after flowering can promote a denser, more robust form; pink flowers in the garden
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — A layer of mulch can help retain soil moisture during establishment; scientifically known as Thymus serpyllum, image 105
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — scientifically known as Thymus serpyllum
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — Ideal for rock gardens and as a lawn substitute, it offers year-round interest and attracts pollinators, image 71
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — tubular pink to purple flowers that attract a variety of pollinators; ideally suited for creating a fragrant
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — is a low-growing perennial herb prized for its fragrant foliage and profuse pink to purple blooms; this makes, image 46
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — consider its spreading tendency and position it where it can naturalize; ground cover with pink blooms
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — although it is notably drought-tolerant once established; commonly known as Mother of Thyme, image 76
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — consider its spreading tendency and position it where it can naturalize; ground cover with pink blooms, image 104
Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) — It reaches a mature height of 3 inches, with a 12-inch spread; but allow the soil to dry between watering to ensure
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