Breckland thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Also known as
- Breckland Garden
- Breckland Wild Thyme
- Breckland-garden
- Creeping Thyme
- Hillwort
- Lemon Thyme
- Mother Of Thyme
- Penny Mountain
- Wild Thyme
- mother-of-thyme
Lamiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Thymus serpyllum, known as Breckland thyme or wild thyme, is an evergreen perennial herb prized for its fragrant foliage and purple flowers. It prefers low water conditions and part shade, growing to a height of 0.1–0.3 meters. This ornamental plant thrives in sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and is suitable for USDA zones 4–9. It blooms from June to August and is beneficial for pollinators.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.06–0.07 m
Spread
0.3–0.6 m
Zones
4–9
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Growing and Care
- Sunlight: Part shade is preferred, though it can tolerate some sun.
- Water: Low water needs; drought-tolerant once established.
- Soil: Prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils.
- USDA Zones: 4–9
- Height: 0.1–0.3 meters
- Bloom Time: June, July, August
- Fragrant: Yes
- Pollinators: Attracts pollinators
Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual
