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Creeping Thyme -

(Thymus serpyllum)

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Wild Thyme, Mother Of Thyme
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Thymus Species: serpyllum

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Creeping Thyme

Tina Lenox Planted · 12 years ago

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Plant Type: Groundcover, Herb, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun, Morning Sun / Evening Shade, Morning Shade / Evening Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained, Moderately Drained

Water Needs: Average, Low

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Lavender

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Dark Green, Grey / Silver

Average Height: 0' to 1'

Fragrances: Aromatic

Season of Color: Early Summer Blooms, Fall Blooms, Fall Foliage, Spring Blooms, Spring Foliage, Summer Blooms, Summer Foliage, Winter Foliage

Resistant To: Disease, Drought, Foot Traffic, Heat, Insect, Mildew

Landscape Uses: Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Groundcover, Landscape Beds, Outdoor Living Areas, Perennial Garden, Stones and Pavers, Under Shade Tree

Growth Habits: Low-Growing, Sprawling, Trailing / Spreading

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Herb, Perennial, Rock

Culinary Usages: Casseroles, Dips, Dressings / Marinade, Fresh Eating, Meat, Oil / Vinegars, Potatoes, Rice

Soil pH: 6.5, 7, 7.5

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