Thyme-Leaf Sandwort (Arenaria serpyllifolia)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Arenaria serpyllifolia is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The entire plant is used as a pot-herb. — The entire plant is used as a pot-herb.

Habitat & North American Range

Bare ground, arable fields, walls, bare soil on chalk downs, cliffs etc. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)