Creeping Thyme Seeds – Thymus serpyllum Flower Plant

Creeping Thyme is a low-growing perennial herb prized for its aromatic foliage and dense carpet of tiny pink, purple, or lavender flowers. Ideal as a flowering ground cover, between stepping stones, in rock gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, Creeping Thyme creates a colorful, fragrant mat that attracts bees and butterflies. Its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature make it an excellent choice for sunny garden areas.

Features

• Dense, spreading flowering ground cover
• Fragrant aromatic foliage
• Attractive pink to lavender blooms
• Excellent pollinator-friendly plant
• Ideal for rock gardens and pathways
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low-maintenance perennial herb

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum
• Common Name (US): Creeping Thyme / Wild Thyme
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ground Cover Perennial Herb
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: Early Spring to Summer
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–28 days in warm, moist soil with light exposure
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy to rocky soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2–4 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart