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Ground Cover Thyme is a low growing perennial herb known for its spreading habit and dense mat forming foliage. It develops small aromatic leaves and produces a compact growth that is suitable for garden beds, borders, pathways, and container planting. This variety adapts well to warm and dry climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly used in areas where low maintenance ground coverage is desired and tolerates dry conditions once established.
Features
- Low growing spreading habit forms dense ground cover
- Suitable for pathways borders and container planting
- Adaptable to warm and dry climates
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
- Tolerates dry conditions once established
Specifications
- Scientific name: Thymus spp
- Common name (US): Thyme
- Seed type / variety: Ground Cover
- Growth habit: Perennial low growing spreading herb
- USDA zones: 5 to 9
- Planting season: Spring
- Growing season: Spring to summer
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May
- Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days in warm well drained conditions 18 to 24 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained sandy or loamy soil
- Watering needs: Low to moderate allow soil to dry between watering
- Mature plant size: 5 to 15 cm height 30 to 60 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart
