Thyme
Wild thyme
Wild thyme: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Wild thyme, Thymus serpyllum, is a small aromatic perennial in the Lamiaceae family, which also includes sages and mints. Its native range extends from Europe to western Siberia. It is a subshrub: the base of its stems becomes woody while new shoots carry fine foliage. Its low, spreading outline gives it a different presence from more upright thymes.The leaves are small, green and evergreen, closely spaced on the shoots. Their modest size contributes to the appearance of a dense mat. They release an aromatic scent when rubbed or when the foliage is brushed. This thyme fragrance is part of its appeal in gardens and cooking. Intensity varies with the plant, season and conditions.Stems develop mainly near the ground and can root where they touch it. Over time, small shoots join clumps into a cover wider than it is tall. This mat-forming habit suits low edges, rock gardens and spaces between…
