Thymus serphyllum
mother-of-thyme
Lamiaceae
list 8.20
- Perennial ground cover
- Native to the Mediterranean
- Very low, compact ground cover.
- Tiny leaves, woody stems, and tiny clusters of pink flowers
- Generally not a culinary thyme
- Excellent for bees
- Full sun, good drainage
- Low maintenance. However, it will not compete with grass if it is trod on.
- Great for edging and the spaces between pavers or rocks. Best suited to a homeowner situation, as it has a low tolerance for traffic.
