Thymus vulgaris. The mother of all thymes. Fully hardy and evergreen., Ht. 20 cm. Mauve flowers in summer. Small mid green leaves. Culinary, use in stews, salads & sauces. Medicinal, antibacterial and anti fungal. Compact domed growth habit. Good for bees and butterflies. Full sun. Happy in pots. Medicinally is used for rheumatic pains as an oil. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.