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Creeping Thyme Seeds

"Tolerates light foot traffic"

Sun: Full Sun

Days to Maturity: 90 Days

Plant Height: 2 in. - 6 in.

Packet: 300 Seeds

Price: $2.99

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Summary

Creeping thyme is a low-growing herb. It makes a wonderful ground cover in small spaces. Can also be used in rock gardens or as an edging along paths. This hardy little creeper grows 2 to 6 inches tall and has tiny green leaves and lavender blooms. It can withstand light foot traffic and emits a lovely fragrance when stepped on. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

  • Quick Facts

    • Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum


    • Life Cycle: Perennial


    • Light Requirement: Full Sun


    • Planting Season: Spring


    • Plant Type: Groundcover with Green Leaves and Pale Purple Flowers and Lemony Fragrance.


    • Features: Open Pollinated, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Container Garden


    • Color: Purple, Green


    • Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall


    • Days to Maturity: 90 Days


    • Plant Height: 2-6 inches


    • Plant Spacing: 12 inches


    • Planting Depth: 1/16 inch


    • Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow


    • Cold Stratification: No


    • Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9