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Thymus serpyllum

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Thymus (TY-muss) (Info)
Species: serpyllum (ser-PIE-lum) (Info)

15 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pink
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Aromatic
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
By serpentine layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive NancyMcD On Jun 4, 2009, NancyMcD from Grand Marais, MI wrote:

This is an excellent lawn plant where grass fails to thrive due to poor, sandy soil and dry conditions. Here we get about 30" of precipitation a year, and summers can be dry. Mother-of-thyme does far better than grass in our lawn. It takes foot traffic well and smells like heaven. It mows beautifully and defeats weeds. It's easier to keep out of the garden beds than grass is, and if it does get into the beds, we dig it out and plug it into the lawn somewhere else. I highly recommend it.

Positive lmelling On Nov 19, 2004, lmelling from Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:

Wonderful little plant for rock gardens, edging and just to use as "weed control" in some areas. Beautiful purple flowers in summer. Easily divided and/or moved. Takes root easily. I use it in a variety of places. Not finicky about soil as long as drainage is good.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Flagstaff, Arizona
Protem, Arkansas
Delta, Colorado
Melbourne, Kentucky
Salvisa, Kentucky
Cumberland, Maryland
Billerica, Massachusetts
Grand Marais, Michigan
Kansas City, Missouri
Ithaca, New York
North Tonawanda, New York
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Austin, Texas
Katy, Texas
Pflugerville, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Weatherford, Texas
Wytheville, Virginia



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