wild thyme
Thymus Serpyllum
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 4-8
- Minimum temperature
- −29°F (−34°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Plant traits
Mature height2 in-6 in
Mature width12 in-24 in
Plant typeShrubs
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer
Foliage typeEvergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantYes
Fire tolerantModerate
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies
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