Taxonomy

• Family Name: Lamiaceae
• Botanical Name: Thymus praecox
• Common Name: Creeping thyme, mother of thyme, woolly thyme

Description

Thymus praecox, also known as creeping thyme, is a creeping woody-based perennial that forms a relatively flat mat (about 2 – 6 inches tall). It has horizontal spreading stems with very small, round, fuzzy blue-green aromatic leaves. Tiny light colored rose-purple flowers bloom mid-summer. Creeping thyme is primarily used as an ornamental ground cover; it can also be used as a lawn replacement.

Toxicity

Thymus praecox is a member of the thyme family but is rarely used as a culinary herb. It is non-toxic.

References:

plants.ces.ncsu.edu

missouribotanicalgarden.org

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Disclaimer: Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) does not advise or recommend herbs for medicinal or health use. Any information in the recommended resources should be regarded as being for educational purposes only and should not be considered as a recommendation or an endorsement of any medical or health treatment.