For a small, full-sun front yard lawn replacement, these perennial spreaders offer fragrance, texture, and pollinator value.
| Plant | Height | Spread | Fragrance | Traffic Tolerance | Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) | 2–4" | 12–18" | Herbal, warm | Moderate (steppable) | Lean soil, sharp drainage, shear after bloom |
| Corsican mint (Mentha requienii) | ½–1" | 12+" | Intense mint | Low (delicate) | Moist, rich soil, partial shade ideal |
| Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) | 3–6" | 12+" | Apple-sweet | Moderate | Well-drained, shear spent flowers |
| Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) | 6–12" | Aggressive | Strong mint | High | Contain! Toxic if ingested in quantity |
| Woolly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) | 1–3" | 12+" | Mild | High | Dry, gritty, full sun |
Avoid monoculture. Diversity = resilience + year-round interest.
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