A low evergreen carpet of dark green, aromatic foliage makes Thymus serpyllum Minor a precise fit for paving crevices, rock gardens, path edges, and containers. Mauve-pink flower whorls rise just above the mat in summer and provide nectar for bees.
Plant it in full sun and sharply drained neutral to alkaline soil. Water regularly while it establishes, then reduce irrigation. Cut the mat back after flowering to keep its compact outline. The edible flowers can also be used in the kitchen.




