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Breckland Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

Lamiaceae · perennial · introduced

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Puget Sound

Creeping thyme (mother of thyme, wild thyme) is a low creeping perennial native to northern Europe and western Asia. It produces tiny two-lipped flowers from June to September in shades of pink to deep purple, with foliage turning brown-copper in fall.

Creeping thyme is hardy in zones 4a-9b and thrives in full sun with very dry, well-drained soil (pH 6.0-8.0). Growth is rapid with low maintenance and exceptional drought tolerance. It tolerates deer, shallow rocky soil, and urban conditions, making it excellent for walkable groundcover and living paths.

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Growth Rate
Rapid
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Very Dry, Well Drained
Water
Low to moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4a–9b
Bloom Time
summer
Fall Color
Brown/copper
Origin
Northern Europe, Western Asia, and Northern Africa

Cultivars (2)

'Elfin'
'Pink Chintz'