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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.
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