A biennial plant The trunk is small Features or characteristics of the thyme. The plants last for many seasons. The stems are square and look like a bush. Stems are many branched Branches are reddish purple stems, leaves skin soft hairy, oval shape, usually no longer than 2 inches, the leaves are arranged opposite each other. The serrated edge of the sawtooth The leaves are green and purple basil leaves flowers are small white or purple flowers is a bouquet similar tiered top. The flowers are purple, red and white, each flower has four stamens and ovaries, each with purple. The seeds are black and the smell.