Start your planting with 1,000 Walk On Me Creeping Thyme seeds (Thymus serpyllum) for sowing. This low-growing perennial is an ornamental ground cover for borders, rock gardens, and spaces between stepping stones. Its aromatic foliage and pink-to-purple flowers bring fragrance and pollinator interest to the garden. Plants need time to establish from seed; flowering and growth vary with growing conditions.
Why Choose Creeping Thyme?
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Ornamental ground cover: A choice for borders, rock gardens, and spaces between stepping stones
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Fragrant and ornamental: Aromatic foliage adds interest to your planting
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Pollinator-friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden
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Low maintenance: Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant
Planting Instructions
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Temperature: 70°F
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Germination Time: 14–21 days
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Light: Full sun to partial shade
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Depth: Do not cover seed; press lightly into soil
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Coverage: The area covered by a 1,000-seed pack depends on successful germination, plant spacing, and time to establish.
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Moisture: Keep soil moist until germination
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Spacing: 6–12 inches
FAQs
Does creeping thyme really tolerate foot traffic?
Plant thyme in the spaces between stepping stones and use the stones for regular foot traffic. Give seedlings time to establish in a sunny, well-drained spot.
How tall does it grow?
Thymus serpyllum has a low, creeping growth habit. Mature size varies with the plants and growing conditions.
Is it evergreen?
Foliage may stay green through mild winters. Winter appearance varies with local conditions.
What should I expect when growing from seed?
This pack contains 1,000 seeds for sowing. Follow the planting instructions and keep the seedbed moist during germination. Results depend on seed viability, temperature, moisture, and other growing conditions.
