Moth­er-of-­Thy­me

Low growing, hardy perennial ground cover with small, fragrant leaves topped with lavender flowers in summer. Known as both mother-of-thyme and creeping thyme — by either name it is an excellent, ornamental edible to plant between stepping stones, or edge herb and vegetable gardens. Mother-of-thyme is an excellent container plant, creating cascading carpets of irresistible fragrance and color.

Mother-of-thyme leaves are used as seasoning, and in potpourris. Employed medicinally, it is believed to aid digestion and calm coughs. Makes a soothing tea. Mother-of-thyme is a deer resistant, winter hardy perennial to zone 5. Packet is ¼ gram, about 1,000 seeds.