Mother of thyme (Thymus serphyllum 'Annie Hall') TY-mus sir-FIL-lum Synonyms:  T. praecox 'Annie Hall' Genus:  Thymus 'Annie Hall' forms a prostrate mat with small, narrow leaves and is covered with pale purple-pink flowers in late spring. Plants can grow to 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Thrives in any dry, well-drained spot. Patios, walks, rock gardens, stone walls, and pond borders all benefit from the creeping, mounding, cascading habit of thyme. It also spills gracefully over stone walls and this species is one of the best for growing between pavers. Thymes are well-loved by bees and butterflies. Care:  Provide well-drained, average, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. In early spring, cut back hard and, later, lightly trim back after flowering. Propagation:  Divide in spring or fall. Sow seed in spring. Thymes are slow to germinate and hybridize regularly. Problems:  Gray mold, root rot

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Late Spring Flower Color Pink, Purple Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Waterside Style Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Herb Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant, Frost Tolerant Type Herbs