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Mother of Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Mother of Thyme
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Vigorous and mat-forming, it features clusters of deep pink-purplish, tiny flowers. Held atop a cushion of rounded glossy blue-green leaves that turn bronze in the fall.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Good fall color.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Mother of Thyme get?
About <6" tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mother of Thyme need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Mother of Thyme need?
Low water use.
Will Mother of Thyme grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Mother of Thyme deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Mother of Thyme in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Mother of Thyme wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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