DESCRIPTION
Creeping Thyme Herb Garden Seeds
Creeping Thyme Herb Growing Habits
Non-GMO (Thymus serpyllum) Creeping Thyme plants are cold hardy perennial herbs reaching up to 6" with low vine-like growth. Once plants reach maturity, Creeping Thyme develops silver-green leaves"providing earthy foliage similar to rosemary. As a trailing herb, Creeping Thyme grows until freezing conditions set in, going dormant during winter and returning next spring. By late spring or summer, Creeping Thyme blooms purple flowers as it goes to seed.
The Landscaping Uses of Creeping Thyme Garden Herb & Seed
From growing as floral ground covers to helping border your garden, Creeping Thyme is an aromatic and vibrant herb that helps ward off unwanted insects and stands out throughout the season! Creeping Thyme is a cold hardy perennial"known for its earthy fragrance and ability to adapt to different conditions, making this variety ideal for planting in the areas of your garden that need more protection or filling during the spring, summer or fall. As an aromatic landscape, Creeping Thyme produces its thymol oil properties which attract beneficial pollinators and provide a healthy habitat.
The Aromatic Benefits of Growing Creeping Thyme Garden Herb
As Creeping Thyme is the "Mother-of-thyme" variety, it's herbal properties and rich fragrance has been used as medicine and aromatherapy, thymol oil can treat anxiety, improve overall mood and relieve muscle cramps. Due to the minty flavor and floral scent of Creeping Thyme, this flowering perennial can be made into tea"providing a relaxing aroma and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Creeping Thyme Garden Herb Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 530 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 15,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 60,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 240,000 Seeds
- 5 lbs - Approximately 1,200,000 Seeds
ATTRIBUTES
Basic Info
Latin Name: |
Genus Thymus serpyllum |
Color: |
Aromatic, silver-green leaves, purple flowers |
Flavor: |
Slight floral and mint |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: |
80-90+(foliage) 150+(seeds) Perennial |
Hardiness Zones: |
4-9 |
Growth Habit: |
Upright/low-growth/trailing shrub/vine-like |
Soil Preference: |
Moderately rich, dry and well-drained |
Temp Preference: |
Warm |
Light Preference: |
Full sun |
Other
Seed Planting Depth: |
1/4 Inches |
Seed Plant Spacing: |
8-12 Inches |
Pests/Diseases: |
Aphids, root rot, downy mildew |