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Creeping Thyme – 250 Seeds
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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!