Thymus consists of evergreen, woody perennials, including shrubs and sub-shrubs, characterized by their small, fragrant leaves. In late spring or summer, they produce clusters of small, tubular flowers that are typically two-lipped and may be purple, pink, or white.

Thymus neiceffii

Thymus nitens

Thymus odoratissimus

Thymus orange-scented

Thymus origanoides

Thymus pallasianus

Thymus pallasianus subsp. pallasianus

Thymus pannonicus

Thymus parnassicus

Thymus pine-scented

Thymus piperella

Thymus polytrichus A. Kern. ex Borbás is a compact, spreading evergreen sub-shrub that forms a dense mat. Its foliage is comprised of small, aromatic leaves that range from dark green to a greyish hue, covered in fine woolly hairs. During the months of June to July, the plant produces tiny, pale pink flowers. While it is not intended for culinary applications, this variety excels as ground cover, thriving in crevices and stone walls, and it provides valuable resources for pollinating insects.

Thymus polytrichus A. Kern. ex Borbás

This low-growing subshrub reaches heights of 5 to 10 centimeters and forms a dense mat. Its leaves are small and dark green, measuring up to 8 millimeters in length and 4 millimeters in width, often featuring tiny hairs along the edges. In summer, it produces flowers that range in color from pale to deep purple.

Thymus polytrichus A. Kern. ex Borbás subsp. britannicus (Ronniger) Kerguélen

Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Hall's Variety'

Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Hazel Camplin'

Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Nutmeg'

Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Orkney White'

This evergreen sub-shrub forms a dense mat with its low, sprawling, hairy stems. It features small, oval, fragrant leaves that are a deep green. In summer, clusters of tiny white flowers emerge at the tips of the stems.

Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Thomas's White'

Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus 'Timothy's White'

Thymus praecox is a prostrate, evergreen perennial originating from Europe. It creates a dense mat of aromatic, medium to dark green leaves. In summer, it produces clusters of small, tubular flowers that range in color from pink to purple.

Thymus praecox

Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' is a robust, evergreen perennial that creates a dense ground cover. It features aromatic, light green leaves and produces small white flowers during the summer months.

Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus'

Thymus praecox subsp. praecox

Thymus prostratus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that originates from the Mediterranean region. It features sprawling stems adorned with oval, fragrant, dark green leaves. In the summer months, this plant produces compact clusters of purple-pink flowers.

Thymus prostrate

Thymus pulegioides is a compact, spreading evergreen subshrub that reaches a height of up to 25 cm. It features aromatic, small green leaves and produces upright spikes of petite lilac-pink flowers in early summer.

Thymus pulegioides

Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold' is a compact, evergreen subshrub that typically reaches a height of 20 cm. Its foliage consists of small, lime-green leaves that emit a lemon fragrance. In late spring and early summer, this plant produces upright spikes adorned with diminutive, pale lilac blossoms.

Thymus pulegioides 'Archer's Gold'

Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' is a compact evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 20 cm. As it matures, the plant tends to spread and take on a more open form. Its foliage consists of small, vibrant yellow leaves that emit a lemon fragrance. In addition, it produces upright spikes adorned with clusters of tiny pale lilac flowers.

Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus'

Thymus pulegioides 'Aureus' variegated (v)

This low-growing evergreen shrub reaches a height of up to 10 cm and features aromatic, oval leaves that are bright golden-yellow. From May to July, it produces clusters of small flowers that range in color from pink to pale mauve. This plant works well for borders or as a fragrant ground cover. While its aroma is milder than some other thyme varieties, it is still suitable for culinary use.

Thymus pulegioides 'Bertram Anderson'

Thymus pulegioides 'Elliott's Gold'

Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that reaches a height of up to 20 cm. It features small, fragrant green leaves that have an irregular cream variegation. In late spring and early summer, it produces short spikes adorned with tiny purple-pink flowers.

Thymus pulegioides 'Foxley' (v)

Thymus pulegioides 'Golden Dwarf'

A low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that forms a dense mat, Thymus pulegioides 'Goldentime' features vibrant golden yellow-green leaves that are aromatic. In summer, it produces clusters of pink flowers that add visual interest.

Thymus pulegioides 'Goldentime'

Thymus pulegioides 'Hans'

This evergreen sub-shrub develops a dense mat of small, rounded, shiny, aromatic dark green foliage. From late spring through early summer, it produces compact whorls of purple-pink blooms.

Thymus pulegioides 'Kurt'

Thymus pulegioides 'Lemon King' is a compact, evergreen shrub characterized by its fragrant lemon-scented green leaves, which shift to a bronze hue in spring and early winter. In late spring through early summer, it produces clusters of purple-pink blooms featuring a dark burgundy-red center.

Thymus pulegioides 'Lemon King'

Thymus pulegioides 'Sir John Lawes'

Thymus pulegioides 'Sundon Hills'

Thymus pulegioides 'Tabor' is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that develops a dense mat. Its foliage consists of small, rounded leaves that are dark green and may display a reddish hue during the winter months. In late spring and early summer, this variety produces whorled clusters of petite pink flowers.

Thymus pulegioides 'Tabor'

Thymus pulegioides subsp. chamaedrys

Thymus pulegoides subsp. montanus

Thymus quinquecostatus

Thymus quinquecostatus 'Albus'

Thymus rose-scented is a perennial sub-shrub characterized by its upright growth and narrow, dark green leaves that emit a scent akin to vintage roses. In summer, it bears clusters of soft pink blossoms.

Thymus rose-scented

Thymus serpyllum 'Amadé'

Thymus serpyllum 'Annie Hall' is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that develops a dense mat of trailing stems. Its small, aromatic leaves are dark green and finely hairy. In summer, it produces an abundance of small flowers that are lilac-pink in color.

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