Creeping Thyme

Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus (Durand) Jalas

Creeping thyme is a low-growing herb with tiny, aromatic leaves that release a pleasant scent when stepped on. It is often used as ground cover in gardens and attracts bees with its small pink flowers.

Lebensraum: Gardens, Rocky areas

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The Creeping Thyme is a low-growing plant forming dense, evergreen mats of tiny, oval green leaves. In late spring, it bursts into a carpet of small, delicate pink to purplish flowers that stand out against its foliage, creating a soft, colorful groundcover.

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Creeping Thyme

Kategorie

Pflanzen

Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

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Interessante Fakten

Ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming, and Greeks burned it for courage!

Its tiny leaves stay green all year long, providing beautiful color even through winter!

Just a gentle touch releases a wonderful, spicy scent from its leaves for you to enjoy!

This tough plant can grow right between paving stones, where others often struggle!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Creeping Thyme has a spreading growth habit that allows it to form a dense mat, helping it to suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion.

Creeping Thyme can thrive in dry conditions because its small leaves and waxy coating help it conserve precious water, ensuring survival.

Creeping Thyme has special oils that release a fragrant aroma when its leaves are crushed, helping to deter some foraging pests.

Maße und Details

Höhe: 2-10 cm
Ausbreitung: 30-90 cm
Blütengröße: 0.3-0.6 cm
Blütezeit: Late spring to early summer
Essbar: Ja
Giftigkeit: Keine
Lebenszyklus: Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode: Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from flowers.

pollinates

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Visits flowers for sweet nectar.

symbiotic with

Humans

Homo sapiens

Cultivated for beauty, scent, and culinary use.

Merkmale

Aromatisch

Aromatische Pflanzen produzieren und verströmen duftende flüchtige organische Verbindungen, oft zur Abwehr oder um Bestäuber anzulocken.

Bodendecker

Bodendecker sind niedrig wachsende Pflanzen, die sich horizontal ausbreiten, um den Boden zu bedecken. Sie unterdrücken oft Unkraut und verhindern Bodenerosion.