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| Identification |
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Genus
Thymus
Species
serpyllum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
European wild thyme
mother of thyme
serpolet
creeping thyme
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S10537
Data source
MedPl p274;Frgnt p190;Xeri p299
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
4"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The leaves of Thymus serpyllum have a faint sweet perfume. Creeping thyme (also known as European wild thyme, mother of thyme or serpolet) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It does well in dry soils. This plant can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
antiseptic
antifungal
decongestant
anthelmintic
carminative
antispasmodic
mastitis remedy
Medicinal parts
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Thymus serpyllum has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an antiseptic, as an antifungal, as a decongestant and as an anthelmintic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the flowers.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
scented leaves
Fragrance parts
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Thymus serpyllum is a perennial.
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