thyme, mother of thyme

latin name: thymus pulegoioides

zone: 4-9
type: perennial
light: full sun or partial shade
height: 4-6”  (10-15 cm)

description:   Small mauve flowers appears in summer.  The dark leaves are rounded and aromatic.  Ideal ground cover between paving stones where footsteps will release its scent.  Flowers attract bees.  Grow over a wall feature or along the edge of a flower bed.    

harvest:  Pick sprigs just before plants blooms and hang to dry.

uses:  Great for dried flower crafts, sachets and potpourris.