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Thymus seravschanicus

Also Known As

  • Thymus bucharica
  • Thymus bucharicum
  • Creeping Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Thymus seravschanicus plant details

Thymus seravschanicus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus seravschanicus

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: compact, rare, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus seravschanicus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rarely seen Thyme that Mojmir found in the dry stony hills of Kyrgyzstan at 3500m, where if formed compact green mats beset with stemless pink flowers in compact heads. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Thymus seravschanicus plant

How to Grow Thymus seravschanicus

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Thymus vulgaris 'French Thyme', Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme, English Thyme, The Herb of Courage

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
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aka Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Thymus praecox, Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus', Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serpyllum Pseudolanuginosus Group, Thymus serpyllum var. lanuginosus, Woolly Leaved Thyme, Woolly Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus pseudolanuginosus foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Thymus fragrantissimus, Orange Scented Thyme, Orange Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-8"

Width: 10"-16"

  • sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' flower by Kurt Stueber
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aka Thymus praecox 'Elfin', Elfin Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

4a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' foliage by Avant Gardens
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