2000 Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds – Thymus Serpyllum

Transform your garden into a fragrant carpet of color with Purple Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) — a hardy, low-growing perennial that delights the senses. This stunning ground cover forms dense mats of aromatic foliage topped with vivid purple blooms that attract bees and butterflies all summer long.

Perfect for filling gaps between stepping stones, cascading over borders, or replacing grass in low-traffic areas, Creeping Thyme thrives in poor, dry soil and full sun. Once established, it requires minimal care, making it one of the best choices for low-maintenance, drought-tolerant landscaping.

Add a pop of color, texture, and fragrance to your garden with this versatile and eco-friendly plant — beauty and function rolled into one!

🌱 Why Grow Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds?

• 💜 Gorgeous purple blooms create a colorful ground carpet.
  
• 🐝 Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
  
• 🌿 Fragrant foliage — ideal for sensory gardens.
  
• ☀️ Thrives in full sun and poor, dry soil.
  
• 🌾 Perfect between pavers, in borders, or as a lawn alternative.
  
• 💧 Drought-tolerant and easy to maintain once established.

🌿 Growing Tips

1. ☀️ Light: Full sun for best bloom and fragrance.
   
2. 🌱 Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
   
3. 💧 Water: Keep moist until established; drought-tolerant later.
   
4. 🌸 Bloom Time: Late spring through summer.
   
5. 🌾 Spacing: 6–12 inches apart for dense coverage.
   
6. 🌿 Maintenance: Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

💡 Pro Tip: For the best results, sow seeds shallowly and lightly press into the soil surface — thyme seeds need light to germinate!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Purple Creeping Thyme edible?
Yes! It’s safe and often used as a fragrant herb in cooking and teas.

How tall does Creeping Thyme grow?
It stays low — about 2–4 inches tall, spreading beautifully over time.

Does it survive winter?
Yes, it’s a hardy perennial that survives in Zones 4–9.

Can I use it as a lawn alternative?
Absolutely — it’s a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant substitute for grass.

How long until it blooms?
Blooms typically appear within the first summer after sowing.

Where to Buy Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds for Sale?

At Seeds World, we offer fresh, high-germination Purple Creeping Thyme Seeds perfect for creating lush, aromatic lawns or pollinator-friendly gardens. Our seeds are non-GMO, premium quality, and ship fast anywhere in the U.S. and enjoy fragrance, beauty, and pollinator magic right in your backyard!