Blue Creeping Thyme Seeds for Planting - Herbal Plant

Blue Creeping Thyme is a hardy perennial ground cover herb known for its dense, carpet-like growth and delicate bluish-purple flowers. This low-growing thyme variety spreads to form a beautiful living mat of fragrant foliage, making it an excellent choice for pathways, rock gardens, borders, and lawn alternatives. It is highly drought tolerant once established and attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to the garden.

Features

• Produces blue to bluish-purple flowers
• Low-growing creeping ground cover
• Fragrant aromatic foliage
• Excellent lawn alternative plant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Attracts bees and pollinators
• Ideal for rock gardens and pathways

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum
• Common Name (US): Blue Creeping Thyme, Creeping Thyme
• Seed Type / Variety: Aromatic Ground Cover Herb Variety
• Growth Habit: Prostrate creeping perennial
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: March-May, September-November
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-28 days in well-drained, lightly moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or rocky soil preferred
• Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 1-3 inches tall with spreading mat growth
• Plant Spacing: 6-10 inches apart