Plant species

long-stemmed thyme Thymus longicaulis

Lamiaceae

Species information

Description

A low aromatic mint-family plant with opposite leaves and small two-lipped flowers in clusters. A low aromatic subshrub of dry limestone grasslands and rocky sites, often forming creeping mats with pink flowers.

Plant traits

Growth form

subshrub

Life cycle

perennial

Height

5–20 cm

Typical season

123456789101112

Active growth

Flowering

Fruiting

Timing varies with site and year.

Habitat conditions

Habitat

dry grasslands · rocky habitats

Light

full sun

Moisture

dry

Soil

base-rich

Substrate

calcareous

Pollination

insect pollination

Status

native

Interesting facts

Long creeping stems can root at their nodes, creating aromatic carpets between stones.

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