Creeping thyme
Creeping thyme
Thymus serpyllum
herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H5–H6
📋Quick Facts
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Hardiness
Zone 4-8
About
Low aromatic thyme used as a stepping-stone groundcover.
Also known as: Tomilho-rasteiro, Thymus serpyllum, Teppich-Thymian, Tomillo rastrero, Thym tapissant, Kruiptijm, Timo serpillo / tappezzante, Macierzanka piaskowa / tymianek płożący
Pest Resilience
5/5 — Highly resilient
Aromatic oils deter most pests; virtually trouble-free.
Visual Characteristics
Fruits
Yes
Harvest: Spring to autumn / fall
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Garnish, herb gardens, salads, infused vinegars, roast vegetables
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌿Layering
ModerateThis plant produces viable seeds for propagation
Hardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H5–H6
USDA 6 equivalent