Creeping thyme (thymus serpyllum L.) cv. Aleksandrit

Data of origin of the creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum L.), its morphological characteristics, and biochemical composition are presented. There is multipurpose utilization of this crop: seasonings, aromatizing of drinks, in perfumery, in medicine as antiseptic, in landscaping. The farming culture, biological specificity of creeping thyme, and characteristic of new cultivar Aleksandrit are described.