Thymus serpyllum
(
T. angustifolius
)
Mother of Thyme, Creeping Thyme
3-8
M
at-forming perennial
3-6 inches tall
Purple, inflorescence is a small spike about ¾ inch long
flowers are fragrant.
Late spring
Opposite, elliptic to oblong. ¾ inch long, resin-dotted nearly sessile, entire. Leaves have a strong mint-like odor.
'Albus' - White flowers.
'Coccineus' - Bright red flowers, evergreen foliage turns bronze in the fall.
'Elfin' - Small alpine plant. It is 2 inches tall and will slowly spread to 5 inches.
'Pink Chintz' - Clear pink flowers.
Thymus is the ancient Greek name for aromatic herbs.
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