The herb Thymus serpyllum (creeping thyme) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, faded purple and fragrant blooms during early summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour, fine in texture, aromatic and evergreen. Thymus serpyllum (creeping thyme) has stems that are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, lawn, mass planting and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics
This herb attracts butterflies to your garden. Thymus serpyllum tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
