2nd Year maturity. Thymus serpyllum. Creeping Thyme Seeds. Non-GMO, Perennial. Creeping Thyme, also known as "Mother-of-Thyme" is a cold hardy perennial often planted as a trailing ground cover, garden filler, or aromatic landscape. Creeping Thyme develops silver-green foliage producing an earthy, floral flavor similar to rosemary. As a member of the mint family, Creeping Thyme thrives as a vibrant ornamental herb, known for its adaptable gardening benefits and fragrance. Approx 200,000 seeds per ounce. Latin Name: Thymus serpyllum Hardiness Zone: Perennial in zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. Days to Maturity:2nd-year maturity Days to Germination: 7-21 Seeding Depth: 0.125 inches Plant Spacing:8-12 inches Row Spacing: 20-24 inches Plant Height: 2-3 inches Plant Width: 10-12 inches Growth Habit:Low growing to trailing shrub-like vine. Soil Preference:Moderately rich, dry and well-draining soil. Neutral to alkaline chalky, loamy, or sandy soils are best. Temperature Preference: 50-70 F Light Preference: Full sun. Pests and Diseases:Thyme is drought tolerant. Creeping Thyme has very few pests and disease issues. Keep a lookout for aphids, as well as root rot and downy mildew in wet or humid conditions. Creeping Thyme Color: Tiny aromatic, silver-green leaves, with small purple flowers. Easy/Hard: Easy Direct Sow: Yes Direct Sow Start Indoors: Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting Growing Non-GMO Creeping Thyme Flower Seeds Creeping Thyme does not usually need to be started indoors. These hardy seeds should be sown directly outdoors after the last frost of spring. They will germinate in 1-3 weeks and fill out over the next 1-2 years. Expect blooming in the second year. Optionally, start the seeds indoors 1-2 months before the last frost to get a jump start on the foliage fill. If starting indoors, keep the soil moist until germination. Seeds sprout best at 70 F. Two weeks before the last frost, slowly start acclimatizing the small plants to their new environment by placing them outdoors for a few hours each day, slowly increasing the time they spend outside, until the day they can be transplanted outdoors permanently. Once established, Creeping Thyme is drought tolerant and cold hardy and will go dormant during the winter. It can easily be propagated by division or semi-hardwood cuttings for more plants. At 3-4 years, the Thyme will become woody. Depending on your purposes, some gardeners decide to replant new seedlings at that time to maintain a soft, fluffy appearance. Provide mulch to dissuade weeds and keep the nutrients going to the young plants. To encourage more foliage and fewer flowers, provide a low-strength or diluted fertilizer with high nitrogen (the first number should be the largest). To encourage more flowers, do the same but with a lower nitrogen product. Be sure to follow package directions. Creeping Thyme in the Flower Garden These Creeping Thyme flowers are rabbit and deer-resistant and butterfly friendly! In flower gardens, Thyme is a great ground cover, providing beautiful foliage and purple blooms but also protecting the bare earth between other plants from weeds and unnecessary water evaporation. Landscape Use of Creeping Thyme Creeping Thyme is a beautiful groundcover; to encourage them to fill in quickly, plant them 8 in ches apart. Since it does not require excess water once established, it can also be a wonderful addition to xeriscapes or rock gardens aimed at reducing a landscape's watering needs. Also try them for containers, edging, as well as cottage and kitchen gardens. About Creeping Thyme Garden Seeds Creeping Thyme is a fantastic, low-traffic ground cover. When established, it can handle some foot traffic and will even release a delicious aroma. Although it doesn’t always hold up under high foot traffic, it can be a great addition to other ground cover mixes to introduce the aroma but also increase the durability. Creeping Thyme can also be known as Wild Thyme, Breckland Thyme, Mother of Thyme, and Wholly Thyme. Use Creeping Thyme in recipes just like normal Thyme! Use it to flavor Italian recipes and fresh garden salads. Thyme is not only edible for humans, but it is considered dog and cat-friendly as well. It is a popular addition to outdoor pet sensory gardens. As Creeping Thyme’s herbal properties and rich fragrance have been used as medicine and aromatherapy, thymol oil can treat anxiety, improve overall mood and relieve muscle cramps. Due to the minty flavor and floral scent of Creeping Thyme, this flowering perennial can be made into tea, providing a relaxing aroma and anti-inflammatory benefits. Tips From Our Gardeners "Thyme is such a great addition to many landscape styles and fulfills many needs. I often recommend it." - Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer Creeping Thyme Seeds Per Package: 250 mg - Approximately 1,764 Seeds 0.25 oz - Approximately 50,000 Seeds 1 oz - Approximately 200,000 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 800,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 3,200,000 Seeds Non-GMO Creeping Thyme seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
