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Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds - Herbal Plant
Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds - Herbal Plant
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Description
Description
Purple Creeping Thyme is a low-growing perennial herb commonly used as an ornamental ground cover in rock gardens, borders, pathways, and open landscape areas. It forms a dense mat of small aromatic foliage and produces clusters of purple flowers during the blooming season. This plant performs well in sunny locations with dry to moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Suitable for low-maintenance landscaping and decorative ground coverage.
Features
- Low-growing perennial ground cover plant
- Produces clusters of purple flowers
- Aromatic foliage with spreading growth habit
- Suitable for pathways and rock gardens
- Forms dense carpet-like ground coverage
- Adapted to dry, well-drained soils
- Performs well in full sun conditions
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum
- Common Name (US): Creeping Thyme
- Seed Type / Variety: Purple Flowering Ground Cover Variety
- Growth Habit: Creeping perennial herb
- USDA Zones: 4-9
- Planting Season: Spring or Early Fall
- Growing Season: Spring through Summer
- Sowing Season: March-May and September-October
- Germination Time and Conditions: 14-28 days in warm, well-drained soil
- Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Dry to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Watering Needs: Low to moderate watering
- Mature Plant Size: 1-3 inches tall
- Plant Spacing: 6-10 inches apart
