Thymus serpyllum Wild Thyme
Plant Type: Perennial
Uses: Rock gardens, ground cover
Habit: Creeping
Light: Full sun
Flower Color: Purple
Blooms: Summer
Width: 12"
Height: 4"
Fertility: Average
Soil: Neutral
Thymes are members of the mint family, with splendidly aromatic foliage; tiny-leafed, slow-growing, "living doilies" to place in container gardens, herb baskets, rock gardens, between walkway pavers. 'Minimus' has a delightful, profuse display of diminutive lavender flowers through summer. If given cool nights, full sun, and good drainage, it will multipy rapidly