Red Creeping Thyme Seeds - Flower Plant

Red Creeping Thyme is a low-growing aromatic perennial herb known for its dense mat-forming growth habit and small reddish-pink flowers. This drought-tolerant groundcover plant grows well in rock gardens, pathways, borders, containers, and between stepping stones where full sunlight and sharply drained soil are available. It adapts to warm temperate climates and develops fragrant evergreen foliage throughout the growing season.

Features

• Produces small reddish-pink flowers
• Dense mat-forming aromatic growth
• Suitable for rock gardens and pathways
• Adapted to warm temperate climates
• Performs well in sunny outdoor locations
• Suitable for fragrant groundcover planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum
• Common Name (US): Creeping Thyme
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Variety
• Growth Habit: Evergreen perennial herb groundcover
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Planting Season: Spring or fall
• Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Sowing Season: February to May or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-4 weeks in warm soil around 65-75°F (18-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Sharply drained sandy or rocky soil
• Watering Needs: Low watering once established
• Mature Plant Size: 2-4 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart