wild thyme
Also known as: Breckland thyme; creeping thyme; mother of thyme
T. serpyllum is a dwarf, aromatic, evergreen shrub forming a low, wide mat to 5cm in height. It has tiny, pointed, dark green leaves and tight clusters of purple flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum)
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Shrubs · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wild thyme
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of wild thyme
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wild thyme care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back hard after flowering to retain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division, in spring. Semi-hardwood cuttings may be taken in mid- to late-summer although some bottom heat may be required
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most well-drained alkaline to neutral soils in full sun. Suitable for a rock garden or paving crevices, where they release their fragrance when trodden on. Attractive to bees
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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