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Wild Thyme, Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme

Thymus serpyllum
Labiatae/Lamiaceae

Prostrate subshrub with creeping stems and tiny ovate, aromatic leaves. Equally small two-lipped flowers bloom in rounded clusters.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: low and trailing

Plant Use: In the front of beds, borders, herb gardens, and as a ground cover.
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Propagation: division
Light Requirement: full sun
Flower Color: violet, white
Bloom Period: late spring to mid-fall
Height: Minimum: 1 inch      Maximum: 10 inches
Width: Minimum: 6 inches     Maximum: 10 inches
Foliage Texture: fine
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4
Water Requirements: average
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Additional Comments: Prefers poor, non-alkaline, well-drained soil. Used medicinally as a diuretic and expectorant, and to improve digestion. Its strong antiseptic properties promote healing of external injuries. Reportedly effective in treating hangovers and alcoholism. A sedative herb, it also is used in aromatherapy to relieve stress.