Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Thyme)
In full sun, it grows well in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Best cultivated in nutrient-poor, loose, dusty, gritty, or rocky soils with good drainage. Drought tolerance. It doesn't like moist to wet soils where rot can emerge. In mild winters, plants remain evergreen. To maintain plant appearance, monitor growth/spread, or restrict unsightly woody stem growth, cut back stems as required.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 87,500 | 500 |
| 1OZ | 175,000 | 1,000 |
| 1/4LB | 700,000 | 4,000 |
| 1/2LB | 1,400,000 | 8,000 |
| 1LB | 2,800,000 | 16,000 |
| 5LB | 14,000,000 | 80,000 |
Scientific Name: Thymus Serpyllum
Common Name: Creeping Thyme
Plant Type: Shrubs, Herbaceous Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Zone: 3-9
Native Range: Northern Europe, Western Asia, Northern Africa
Full Growth Height: 4-6"
Width in Across: 10-12"
Exposure: Full Sun
Blooming Season: Summer (Early, Mid)
Flower: Showy, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen
Pollinators: Butterflies
Flower Color: Purple
Tolerate: Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt
Water Requirement: Dry
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam, Well-Drained
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Uses: Beds and Borders, Edging, Rock Gardens, Coastal Gardens, Ground Cover