Discover a wide variety of versatile thyme seeds perfect for kitchen use and garden beauty. Our selection features upright culinary types such as common thyme (Thymus vulgaris) red creeping thyme seeds and lemon thyme. Alongside these, we proudly offer low-growing creeping thyme seeds that form a fragrant living carpet. These hardy perennials thrive best in full sun and well-drained soil. They are ideal for sunny beds, rock gardens, and filling gaps between stepping stones in USDA Zones 4 through 9.

If you are expanding your herb garden, browse our full herb seeds collection. Thyme pairs excellently with basil, oregano, and other kitchen herbs to create a flavorful patch. Our selection offers excellent quality and a great variety to enhance your herb garden, whether for cooking or ornamental use.

Why Choose Our Thyme Seeds

• Our seeds are fresh and carefully selected to ensure reliable germination in optimal conditions.
• Thyme is a hardy perennial suited for USDA Zones 4–9, known for its drought tolerance.
• Fragrant leaves add vibrant flavor to cooking and teas while attracting beneficial pollinators.
• These thyme varieties are versatile and perfect for garden borders, containers, and groundcovers.
  
• Great price for creeping thyme seeds bulk deals

Sowing Guide for Creeping Thyme Seeds

• Surface sow creeping thyme seeds on a fine, moist seed-starting mix. Do not cover seeds deeply, as light aids germination.
• Maintain temperatures between 65–70°F (18–21°C). Seedlings usually emerge within 10 to 21 days, growing strong and healthy.
• Transplant seedlings spaced 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) apart once 3–4 true leaves develop to allow adequate spreading.
• Grow thyme in full sun with sharply drained soil. Avoid overwatering or soggy conditions, especially in cold months.
• For more detailed tips, see resources like RHS – How to Grow Thyme or university extension guides focused on thyme cultivation.

Thyme Garden Care Tips

• Provide 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimum growth and flavor development.
• Thyme prefers light or sandy soil with excellent drainage to prevent root diseases or fungal issues.
• Regularly monitor soil moisture while avoiding excess wetness, especially crucial for creeping thyme varieties.
• Use gritty, well-draining soil mixes in containers to promote root health and reduce rot risk.
• Established thyme plants tolerate drought well and require minimal watering once settled in garden soil.

Starting Creeping Thyme Seeds Indoors

Start creeping thyme seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date. Surface sow the seeds without burying them deeply. Provide bright, even light and maintain consistent moisture without causing sogginess. Harden off seedlings gradually once they become sturdy. After the danger of frost passes, transplant seedlings outdoors, spacing them generously to create a continuous, fragrant ground mat.

Best Thyme Types for Groundcover

Creeping thyme produces excellent groundcovers such as Thymus serpyllum, forming dense mats low to the soil surface. These varieties thrive along garden paths and between paving stones. Many university extension programs recommend this drought-tolerant, sun-loving groundcover for well-drained areas free from excess moisture. Our creeping thyme seeds offer gardeners the chance to easily establish such beautiful and functional spaces.

Where to Buy Creeping Thyme Seeds

At Seeds World, you will find great deals for Bulk fresh culinary and creeping thyme seeds. We stock both upright and low-growing varieties with fast U.S. shipping and responsive customer support. Our extensive selection helps you source thyme perfect for flavorful cooking, pollinator-friendly garden borders, and low-maintenance groundcovers between stones and paths - all from one trusted source.