Thymus serpyllum - A creeping dwarf evergreen shrub, Wild Thyme, forms thick mats of rose-purple flowers. Wild Thyme also makes an excellent fragrant ground cover that pollinators love when blooming and looks beautiful trailing over rock walls or in between pavers. You can use Wild Thyme just as you would common thyme in cooking.

Plant 12 to 24 inches apart.

Tip:  Thyme makes an excellent fragrant ground cover that pollinators love when blooming. You can use the fresh leaves for cooking to flavor soups, meats, add to oils, flavor fresh vegetables, etc. Or you can hang the herbs upside down to dry and use the dried thyme for seasoning.