Thymus serpyllum 'Annie Hall': Mother of Thyme with Pale Purple-Pink Blooms

Mother of Thyme 'Annie Hall' (Thymus serpyllum 'Annie Hall'), syn. T. praecox 'Annie Hall', forms a prostrate mat with small narrow leaves covered in pale purple-pink flowers in late spring. Grows to 10 inches tall and 18 inches wide. Thrives in any dry, well-drained spot—patios, walks, rock gardens, stone walls, pond borders. One of the best for growing between pavers. Thymes are well-loved by bees and butterflies.

Growing Conditions

Well-drained, average, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Cut back hard in early spring; lightly trim after flowering. Propagate by division in spring or fall, or sow seed in spring. Thymes slow to germinate and hybridize regularly. Watch for gray mold, root rot.

Key Features at a Glance

• Height: 6–12 in.
• Spread: 1–3 ft.
• Growth Habit: Spreading, Moderate
• Light: Full Sun
• 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, Borders, Containers, Ground Cover, Naturalizing, Waterside, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Herb Garden, Rock Garden
• Tolerance: Deer, Frost
• Type: Herbs