There are three inch brown pots hiding in the picture above. Reiter's Thyme is such a fast growing thyme that we have trouble containing it. See, here is the pot. This Reiter's Thyme is mounding up because it has been trimmed once already completely around the pot's perimeter. And, without a flat space to sprawl on, most creeping thymes will climb on themselves or their neighbors.

The long spaces or stem segments between these leaves are what help Reiter's Thyme to be one of the more aggressive creepers. The longer the space the faster the thyme. Given moist ground to creep on, these stems will set roots into the soil, effectively making a new plant.

Uses: Ground Cover,
Ornamental

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