Dwarf Creeping Thyme
Dwarf creeping thyme is a very small plant. Growing just slightly above ground level, it is a tight mat of very tiny, dark green leaves.Pink flowers appear sporadically in early summer and continue throughout the growing season.
Because of its small size it does not make an effective groundcover unless multiple plants are installed. It is a good choice for rock gardens and around flagstone steps.
Dwarf Creeping Thyme
Dwarf creeping thyme is a very small plant. Growing just slightly above ground level, it is a tight mat of very tiny, dark green leaves.Pink flowers appear sporadically in early summer and continue throughout the growing season.
Because of its small size it does not make an effective groundcover unless multiple plants are installed. It is a good choice for rock gardens and around flagstone steps.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'
Pronunciation
TY-muss ser-PYE-lum MY-nus
Mature Height
0.5 to 1 in.
Mature Spread
6 to 12 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
purple
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
genus native to Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
Dwarf creeping thyme has grown successfully at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden for many years. One of the lowest growing plants, it is notable for its tiny size. Our patch requires regular hand weeding.
Maintenance
None generally needed, but weeds may need to be removed between plants.