Scientific Name Thymus serpyllum Common Name Creeping Thyme; Mother of thyme

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	Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
	Habit: Evergreen
	Growth Rate: Moderate
	Size: Height rarely exceeds 3 inches
	Site Requirements: Sun to light shade; prefers well-drained light-textured soil with modest fertility
	Form: Low, dense mat; sprawls haphazardly
	Texture: Fine
	Foliage: .2 to .3 inch dark green, slighty hairy leaves; pleasant fragrance of mint when crushed
	Flower/Fruit: Lilac to purple flowers
	Comments: Good drought tolerance
	Cultivars: --

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