Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, nutrient-poor soils with sharp drainage. Tolerates drought. Dislikes moist to wet soils where rot may develop. Plants are evergreen in mild winters. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance, to control growth/spread or to limit unsightly woody stem growth. Divide plants that become densely woody. Species plants may be propagated by seed, but cultivars are best propagated by division or cuttings. Common Name: mother of thyme Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Lamiaceae Native Range: Northern Europe Zone: 4 to 8 Height: 0.25 to 0.25 feet Spread: 0.25 to 1.00 feet Bloom Time: June to July Bloom Description: Deep pink Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to medium Maintenance: Low Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize Flower: Showy Leaf: Fragrant Attracts: Butterflies Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Air Pollution
