Wild thyme minor

Thyme serpillo minor for sale in a 14 cm pot, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family. This plant is widespread in Europe, Asia and North America and is often used for ornamental and culinary purposes. The lesser wild thyme is a small plant with creeping or prostrate stems that grow in a ground covering manner. The leaves are small, oval and dark green. The flowers are usually pink or purple and grow in small, dense clusters. Flowering occurs from spring to summer. Like many plants in the Lamiaceae family, wild thyme releases an aromatic scent when the leaves are crushed. This aroma is due to the essential oils present in the plant. Lesser wild thyme is often used in cooking to flavor dishes. Its leaves have a similar flavor to common thyme, but can be slightly more intensely aromatic. The lesser wild thyme is adaptable to different types of soil and grows well in sunny places. It can be grown both in ornamental gardens and in pots. Its creeping nature makes it ideal as a ground cover.