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Creeping thyme

Thymus serpyllum

Ground coverBees and butterfliesBetween paving stones

Good for pollinatorsScentedTakes being walked on

Creeping thyme
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypeFruit and herbs
FamilyLamiaceae
Size when mature0.1 m tall, 0.4 m across
LightFull sun
MoistureDry
Soilsand, chalk, loam
Soil pH6 to 8
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersJune to August
For pollinatorsVery good
WaterLow water
UpkeepLittle
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeNative
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic
Worth knowingEdible

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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