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    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.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' plant

    How to Grow Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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    Thymus vulgaris

    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
    Photo of Thymus vulgaris flower by Kurt Stueber
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    Thymus longicaulis

    aka Creeping Thyme

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-6"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Thymus longicaulis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    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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    Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    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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    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

    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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