Red Creeping Thyme Seeds, Groundcover Seeds, Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds
Creeping Thyme is a very hardy ground cover with petite pink flowers in the summer. Native to Northern Europe, this herbaceous perennial is very drought tolerant and creates a nice dense mat of foliage. Thymus Serpyllum, also called Dwarf Creeping Thyme, will grow 4"-6" tall and will attract butterflies and bees. It's also tolerant of rocky soil and deer.
Creeping Thyme will draw butterflies to your gardens with its lemon scent! It’s a short, creeping perennial that is very drought and heat tolerant. A fast-growing ground cover that looks great in rock gardens, creeping thyme can fill bare spots in your yard quickly.
It’s best suited for warmer climates, in more northern locations it’s described as an annual. Creeping thyme plants prefer a location in full sun to partial shade. Plant creeping thyme seeds in almost any king of well-draining soil. They rarely require watering after they’re established. Draw butterflies and other wildlife to your yard with this easy-to-grow groundcover!
These creeping thyme seeds are so tiny they look like dust specks, and they can wash away, so start your seeds indoors and get a jump on the season! Plant creeping thyme seeds six to eight weeks before the last frost, and transplant them outside when the weather warms up.
Genus: Thymus
Species: Praecox
Variety: Coccineus
Zone: 4 - 9
Bloom Start to End: Late Spring - Mid Summer
Habit: Prostrate, Hanging
Plant Height: 2 in - 4 in
Plant Width: 12 in - 18 in
Bloom Color: Red
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained
Resistance: Drought Tolerant
Soil Tolerance: Normal, loamy
Soil PH Category: Alkaline Soil, Neutral Soil
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