Mother of Thyme prefers dryer soils and can easily develop root rot if planted in an area with poor drainage. Mother of Thyme can even be implemented as a lawn substitute or garden edger. Used to dry, rocky, and nutrient deficient soils, Mother of Thyme is a valuable option for along rocky sidewalks, as a filler in between stepping stones or ornamental rocks and on sunny banks or hillsides. This results in the carpet appearance, as indicated by the name.

This is a 'creeping' ground cover, meaning that runners will sprout and root along the edges.

Traditional varieties of thyme are more appealing in the kitchen. Though the dark green leaves are edible, it is recommended not to use the leaves in cooking. Mother of Thyme is an attractive and dense ground cover with fragrant leaves and small purple flowers.