Creeping Thyme – 250 Seeds

Creeping Thyme – 250 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price  $3.99
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Creeping Thyme – 250 Seeds

Creeping Thyme – 250 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price  $3.99

Create a fragrant carpet of purple blooms with Creeping Thyme seeds. This hardy, low-growing perennial is the perfect solution for filling pathways, cascading over rock walls, or creating a durable, walkable lawn alternative. As you brush past, it releases a delightful earthy scent. Beyond its beauty as an ornamental groundcover, Creeping Thyme is also a versatile culinary herb.

Why You'll Love Creeping Thyme

  • Walkable Groundcover: Tough enough to plant between stepping stones and withstand foot traffic.
  • Fragrant When Touched: Releases wonderful herbal fragrance when stepped on or brushed against.
  • Beautiful Purple Blooms: Dense mat of tiny flowers attracts bees and pollinators.
  • Drought-Tolerant Perennial: Low-maintenance once established - perfect for dry areas.
  • Lawn Alternative: Create a no-mow, eco-friendly lawn replacement.
  • Culinary Herb: Use fresh or dried in cooking for subtle flavor.

Seed Details

  • Plant Name: Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)
  • Seed Quantity: Approximately 250 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Perennial (USDA Zones 4-9)
  • Growth Habit: Low-growing groundcover
  • Origin: American Grown

Growing Instructions

  • Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for best results.
  • Depth: Sow seeds on soil surface and lightly press in - they need light to germinate.
  • Germination: Keep soil consistently moist. Germination takes 14-21 days.
  • Transplanting: Transplant outdoors after last frost, spacing 8-12 inches apart.
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Spreading: Plants will fill in to create a dense mat over time

Premium Seed Packets

  • Professionally designed and resealable for long-term storage
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (plastic-free)
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions
  • Vigorously tested for highest germination rates
  • Custom packets available for weddings, showers, and events

Perfect For

  • Filling gaps between stepping stones and pavers
  • Lawn alternatives and no-mow groundcover
  • Rock gardens and cascading over walls
  • Xeriscaping and drought-tolerant landscapes
  • Pollinator and bee gardens
  • Herb gardens for culinary use
  • Erosion control on slopes
  • Fragrant pathways and walkways

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Plant once and enjoy years of fragrant, low-maintenance groundcover that's as beautiful as it is functional!

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