Thymus nummularius

Thymus nummularius Details

Thymus nummularius, commonly known as Pizza Thyme, is a low growing, herbaceous perennial renowned for both its foliage and flowers. The small, glossy, green leaves are held on stems that spread like a carpet of foliage. The foliage is complemented in summer with clusters of showy, purple flowers. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and 40 cm wide, growing best in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site. It is tolerant of short periods of dry and moderate frost. Thymus nummularius is a fantastic plant for the herb garden, planting between pavers or rocks, using as a groundcover, or allowing to trail over paths and steps. A mass planting looks spectacular with this variety of Thyme.