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Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds - Herbal Plant

Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds - Herbal Plant

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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
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