This sub-shrub forms a low spreading habit with woody stiff stems and small aromatic grey-green elliptical leaves. The small bell-shaped 2-lipped purplish flowers appear in small clusters from spring to summer. 

Hardiness zones 7 to 10 

Thymus vulgaris is naturally found in southern Europe growing in open fields or on dry rocky slopes in well drained moderately fertile soils. It prefers a open sunny position and is drought tolerant but heavy-frost tender.

Common Thyme is a popular herb that is grown for its aromatic foliage and is planted in herb or cottage gardens along borders or in raised garden beds. It is also grown in pots and tubs, establishing from cuttings in 1 to 2 years. The foliage is used for seasoning in cooking and medicinally to relieve coughs, asthma or can be used as a disinfectant. ID 1507

Thymus (TIME-us) vulgaris (vul-GAH-ris)

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