Winter Garden Tips

Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme

Thymus serpyllum
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Botanical Name

Thymus serpyllum

Hardiness

Zones 3 to 8

Height

3 to 6 inches

Width

18 inches

Flowers

Late spring to early summer: purple, fragrant

Light

Full sun

Soil

Well-drained

Planting and Care

Drought tolerant

Problems

None serious

Varieties to Consider

'Albus' - white flowers
'Pink Chintz' - pink flowers

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