Thymus serpylloides
Thymus serpylloides, or Serpyllum thyme, is an ornamental perennial in the Lamiaceae family, known for its fragrant pink and purple flowers. It thrives in full sun with low water needs, growing 0.1–0.3 meters tall and is suitable for USDA zones 4–9. This evergreen herb prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.3 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors
This perennial herb requires full sun and low watering. It is hardy in USDA zones 4–9 and typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.3 meters. It prefers well-draining soils such as sandy, loamy, or chalky types and is evergreen.
Thymus serpylloides is known for its fragrant flowers, which bloom in months 6, 7, and 8. The flowers are pink and purple and attract pollinators. It is an evergreen herb.