Cultivation
Grow in moist, free-draining soil in full sun.
Suggested uses
Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Flavouring food and drinks, Between paving stones, Foliage only
UK hardiness
H5
USDA zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunset zone
A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
WUCOLS
North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Mat-forming, Creeping
Native to
Garden origin
Drought tolerant
Yes
Flood tolerant
No
Fragrance
Foliage is aromatic (thyme).
Toxicity
Not toxic