This sub-shrub forms a dense prostrate habit with wiry stems that are covered in small scented lanced-shaped dark green leaves. The bell-shaped flowers appear in a rounded raceme during mid-summer. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Thymus herba-barona is naturally found in Corsica growing well-drained moderately fertile soils in a open sunny position and is drought and mildly frost resistant.  

Caraway Thyme is a sub-shrub that is grown for its low spreading habit and its aromatic leaves. It is planted in herb or cottage gardens along borders or in containers. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It also has culinary uses in flavouring bacon or beef or is grown as a ground cover or as a spill-over in rockeries. ID 1505

Note:
It is known as the 'Prince of Herbs' and has been used for hundreds of years in cooking.

Thymus (TIME-us) herba-barona (her-ba-ba-RON-a)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family