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 serpyllum 'Desborough'

Thymus serpyllum 'East Lodge'

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is a compact, evergreen sub-shrub characterized by its dense, trailing stems. It features small, aromatic grey-green foliage and produces clusters of delicate lilac-pink flowers during the summer months.

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Thymus serpyllum 'Flossy'

Thymus serpyllum 'Fulney Red'

Thymus serpyllum 'Goldstream' is a low-growing subshrub that forms a dense mat. Its leaves are aromatic and feature a striking yellow and green variegation that remains throughout the year. In summer, the plant produces clusters of mauve flowers.

Thymus serpyllum 'Goldstream' (v)

Thymus serpyllum 'Hans Stam'

Thymus serpyllum 'Little Heath'

Thymus serpyllum 'Minor Albus'

Thymus serpyllum 'Minor' is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover. Its dense, mat-like growth habit features fragrant dark green leaves. In summer, it produces clusters of mauve-pink flowers.

Thymus serpyllum 'Minor'

Thymus serpyllum 'Petite'

Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that spreads to create a dense mat around 5 cm tall. It features small, fragrant dark green foliage and produces clusters of soft pink, two-lipped flowers at the tips of its stems.

Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

Thymus serpyllum 'Posh Pinky'

Thymus serpyllum 'Pygmaeus'

Thymus serpyllum 'Red Carpet' is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub characterized by its spreading, hairy stems. It features small, fragrant, dark green leaves that create a dense mat. In summer, clusters of tiny reddish-pink blooms emerge, adding subtle color to the landscape.

Thymus serpyllum 'Red Carpet'

Thymus serpyllum 'Roger's Snowdrift'

Thymus serpyllum 'Roseus'

This evergreen sub-shrub develops a dense mat of trailing stems that are covered in fine hairs. Its leaves are aromatic and dark green. During the summer, clusters of purple-pink flowers emerge, creating a vibrant display across the foliage.

Thymus serpyllum 'Russetings'

Thymus serpyllum 'September'

Thymus serpyllum 'Silver Dew'

Thymus serpyllum 'Snowcarpet'

This evergreen sub-shrub forms a dense mat with its trailing, finely-haired stems. The foliage consists of mid-green leaves that range from linear to elliptical to oval in shape. In summer, it produces clusters of two-lipped white flowers.

Thymus serpyllum 'Snowdrift'

Thymus serpyllum 'Splendens'

Thymus serpyllum 'Vey'

Thymus serpyllum 'Winter Beauty'

Thymus serpyllum 'Wirral White'

Thymus serpyllum L. is a compact, fragrant evergreen shrub that typically reaches a height of 5 cm, spreading to form a broad mat. Its small, pointed leaves are dark green, and during the summer months, it produces dense clusters of purple flowers.

Thymus serpyllum L.

Thymus serpyllum Pink Magic ('Tuthpim')

Thymus serpyllum ambig.

Thymus serpyllum subsp. pulchellus

Thymus serpyllum subsp. tanaensis

Thymus serpyllum var. albus is a low-growing, evergreen sub-shrub that forms dense mats. It features small, fragrant dark green leaves and produces clusters of white flowers during the summer months. This plant is well-suited for use as ground cover and thrives in paved areas where light foot traffic can help to release its aromatic scent.

Thymus serpyllum var. albus

Thymus serpyllum var. angustifolius

Thymus serpyllum var. arctica

Thymus serpyllum var. przewalskii

Thymus sibthorpii

Thymus striatus

Thymus striatus var. lovcenensis

Thymus tiflisiensis

Thymus villosus

Thymus villosus subsp. villosus

Thymus vulgaris is a compact, evergreen shrub that typically reaches heights of 30 cm and widths of 40 cm. It features narrow to oval-shaped leaves that are aromatic and a dark grey-green in color. In early summer, it produces clusters of small, whorled flowers that can be white or pink. Commonly used in cooking, thyme has numerous cultivars. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects.

Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris 'Aranjuez'

Thymus vulgaris 'Boule'

Thymus vulgaris 'Château Queribus'

Thymus vulgaris 'Compactus' is a dense, low-growing evergreen sub-shrub characterized by its small, fragrant dark green leaves. In summer, it produces whorled clusters of tiny white flowers. This cultivar forms a mat-like structure, making it suitable for ground cover in various settings.

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