Thymus serphyllum

Thymus serpyllum L.

Thymus serpyllum

Thymus serpyllum, commonly known as creeping thyme or wild thyme, is a low-growing, evergreen subshrub forming creeping stems up to 10 cm tall. It has oval, evergreen leaves and strongly scented flowers that are typically lilac, pink-purple, or magenta. The plant is native to most of Europe and North Africa and is known for its hardiness and ability to tolerate pedestrian traffic. It produces a variety of odors, from heavily herbal to lightly lemony.

Details

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Thymus

Chemistry:

The essential oils of Thymus serpyllum contain thymol, carvacrol, limonene, paracymene, gamma-terpinene, and beta-caryophyllene.

Uses:

Wild thyme can be used as an herb with a milder flavor than domestic thyme. It is also known for its medicinal properties and is used in herbal medicine.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Plant height:

10 cm (4 in)

Flower color:

Lilac, pink-purple, magenta

Suitable habitat:

Thin soils, sandy-soiled heaths, rocky outcrops, hills, banks, roadsides, and riverside sand banks.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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