Mother of Thyme, Creeping Thyme Seeds For Planting (Thymus serpyllum)
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basic information
Mother of thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a low-growing, aromatic herb with small, green leaves and tiny purple or pink flowers that bloom in summer. In gardens, it serves as an attractive ground cover, filling spaces between stepping stones or cascading over rock walls. Its flowers draw pollinators like bees, enhancing biodiversity. The leaves, edible and fragrant, are used in culinary dishes, adding a subtle, earthy flavor to soups, stews, and roasted meats. Additionally, its essential oils can be extracted for use in natural insect repellents or aromatherapy.
Seed Count
5,000 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Creeping Thyme is easily established by tossing the seed to the surface if the soil. They are best grown in rock gardens and in between large stones and pavers. Water with a spray bottle or mist setting. Once established the plants can be quite drought tolerant.
SEED PREP
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SOWING DEPTH
Surface sow
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable to many soils
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water lightly each day
GERMINATION
7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
3" to 6" tall
PLANT WIDTH
12" to 18" spread
PLANT SPACING
Can handle crowding
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
Clusters of blooms
SEASON
Perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Thymus serpyllum
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to grow from seed.
FLOWER COLOR
Pink
