Creeping Mother Of Thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) – 5 Pack Of Quart Pots

Thymus serpyllum, commonly called Mother of Thyme, is excellent as a small area ground cover or filler between stepping stones and crevices, or to sprawl over small rocks and boulders or cascade over ledges in the rock garden. It is a charming and reliable low spreader that bursts into bloom in late spring to early summer with abundant clusters of deep pinkish purple flowers that cover a 2 to 3 inch high mat of tiny blue-green leaves on stems that spread 18 inches wide or so. Its flowers are well-loved by butterflies and other beneficial pollinating insects. Although leaves are aromatic with a fragrance of mint, this species is not used much for culinary purposes. An easy perennial to grow in full sun and sharply drained soil, even gritty to rocky soil of low fertility.

When planted right and in the right spot, Creeping Mother of Thyme is easy to grow. It grows best in light, lightly moist to dry, well-drained soil and full sun. A little shade is okay. Will tolerate rainy periods but constantly soggy or wet soil is a killer. So make sure to plant in a well-drained site. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, average to low fertility soils with sharp drainage. Tolerates drought when established. Plants are evergreen in mild winters. Cut back stems as desired to control spread or for appearance.

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