Thymus serpyllum
Thyme, Creeping thyme
Thymus Thymus
T. serpyllum - T. serpyllum is a mat-forming, evergreen subshrub with aromatic, linear, mid-green leaves and clusters of purple flowers in summer.
Thymus serpyllum is: Evergreen
Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Mat Forming, Spreading
Purple in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Division, Seed, Root cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Thymus serpyllum (Thyme) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
Between paving stones, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock, Wildlife, Foliage only
Grow in moist, free-draining soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Thymus serpyllum
Thyme, Creeping thyme
Thymus Thymus
T. serpyllum - T. serpyllum is a mat-forming, evergreen subshrub with aromatic, linear, mid-green leaves and clusters of purple flowers in summer.
Evergreen
Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Mat Forming, Spreading
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Purple in Summer
Mid-green in All seasons
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free.
Division, Seed, Root cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Thymus serpyllum (Thyme) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.45m after 5-10 years.
Between paving stones, City, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Flavouring food and drinks, Beds and borders, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock, Wildlife, Foliage only
Grow in moist, free-draining soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Thymus serpyllum (Thyme)
tomato thrips
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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