Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.)

Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) is an herb that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant has several common names including: wild thyme, Breckland thyme, creeping thyme or mother of thyme.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: wild thyme, Breckland thyme, creeping thyme, mother of thyme
Scientific name: Thymus serpyllum L.
Plant type: Herbs, Shrubs
Habit: Mat forming
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) – Vojtěch Zavadil, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.) – Stefan.lefnaer, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons