Thymus vulgaris
This common garden herb has tiny, aromatic dark green leaves on a bushy dwarf shrub with small, spikes of small, white or pink flowers in early summer.
A little bit sharper in taste than Oregano and sweeter than Sage, it is often used in cooking and for medicinal purposes. Bees love it, too.
Site: Tolerates exposure
Soil: Well drained
Position: Full sun
Season of Interest: Culinary use, ground cover, white/pink flowers in Summer, pollinator plant
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: up to 1.5ft (0.5m) Spread: up to 1.5ft (0.5m)