Thymus serpyllum 'Reiter'
Also called:
Creeping Thyme
Mother of Thyme
Wild Thyme
Botanical Description
Plant Family:
Lamiaceae
Deciduous
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Oregon Native?
No
West State Native?
No
Native to Europe, western Asia and northern Africa
Nancy Glick
Flower:
Purple
Blooms from :
Jun
to:
Sep
Dense inflorescences of tiny, tubular, bell shaped, two lipped, deep pink to purple flowers on erect flowering stems rising 2" to 4" tall.
Foliage:
Other
Blue green leaves are tiny, opposite, oval rounded, pubescent, almost sessile. Mint fragrance varies with the season and leaves are not considered of culinary quality.
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
4"
Spread:
4-12"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Sandy soil heaths, rocky outcrops, hills, banks, roadsides and riverside sand banks.
Soil Needs
Sandy
Fertilizer Needs:
Recommended Mulch:
Wildlife Uses
Attracts Pollinators?
Yes
Attracts Birds?
No
Supports Butterflies?
Yes
Wildlife use description: