Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'

Also Known As

Thymus drucei 'Minus'
Thymus serpyllum 'Minus'
Thymus serpyllum minus
Dwarf Thyme
Minor Creedping Thyme
Minus Creeping Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 1"-3"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' plant details

Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green and pink foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green and pink
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, rabbit and snail / slug, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

spreading perennial herb with pink flowers for 3-4 months in summer. only growing to 1 inch tall. tight creeping ground cover with tiny leaves.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Our slowest, but longest lived thyme, with the smallest leaves and dense habit, it almost resembles moss! Great for in betweeen stepping stones or in trough gardens.

By: Avant Gardens

Ground-hugging variety to 1 inch tall and up to 18 inches across bearing diminutive rich green leaves and white to pink flowers in summer. Similar to 'Elfin' thyme but not as gray or fuzzy looking. Excellent choice for rock gardens.

By: Native Sons

Teensie-tiny miniature leaves comprise a snug carpet-like hummock that's small in size, but big on charm. Remarkably rugged, the fuzzy, gray-green overlapping foliage belies its diminutive appearance, enduring some foot traffic and hot dry conditions. Pretty lavender-pink elfin flowers peek out from the fine textured soft-looking clump as it slowly mantles a staircase, the rockery or a Tom Thumb-like container planting.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

The plant often passed off as Elfin in the trade, flat mats only 1/4 inch high of tiny leaves, it hugs the contours of the ground, beautiful between paving stones it doesn't dome up like Elfin, and is much faster growing and one of the best.