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 exposureSoil: Well drainedPosition: Full sunSeason of Interest: Culinary use, ground cover, white/pink flowers in Summer, pollinator plantHardiness: HardyHeight: up to 1.5ft (0.5m) Spread: up to 1.5ft (0.5m)