Thymus serpyllum
Thymus serpyllum, known as Breckland thyme or wild thyme, is an evergreen perennial herb prized for its fragrant foliage and purple flowers. It prefers low water conditions and part shade, growing to a height of 0.1–0.3 meters. This ornamental plant thrives in sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is suitable for USDA zones 4–9. It blooms from June to August and is beneficial for pollinators.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.3 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors
San mateo thorn-mint
Acanthomintha duttonii
Acanthomintha
Acanthomintha ilicifolia
Santa clara thorn-mint
Acanthomintha lanceolata
Acanthomintha
Acanthomintha obovata
Acanthoprasium
Acanthoprasium frutescens
Acanthoprasium integrifolium
Achyrospermum
Achyrospermum aethiopicum
African Achyrospermum
Achyrospermum africanum