species 6,245 observations
Wild Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Field notes
Supports All
38
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Celypha Moth, Strawberry Leafroller Moth, Satyr Pug Moth
3
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
10
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee
25
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Ground covers
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Ground cover Herbaceous perennial Perennial Shrub
From NC State Extension.