Creeping Thyme, Thymus Serpyllum, Low-Growing Ground Cover and Pollinator-Friendly Herb
Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a hardy, low-growing perennial herb known for its aromatic foliage and delicate pink-purple flowers. This versatile ground cover is ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, covering slopes, or adding a fragrant touch to rock gardens. Creeping Thyme is drought-tolerant and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it both functional and beautiful.
Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, Creeping Thyme requires minimal maintenance and spreads quickly, creating a dense mat of greenery and blooms. Perfect for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, fragrant ground cover with ecological benefits.
- Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum
- Common Name: Creeping Thyme
- Color: Pink to purple flowers, green foliage
- Features: Low-growing, fragrant, pollinator-friendly
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
- Watering Needs: Low, drought-tolerant once established
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Mature Size: 1-3 inches tall, spreads up to 12 inches
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast spreading
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
- Ideal For: Ground cover, rock gardens, stepping stones, pollinator gardens
- Maintenance: Low, perfect for beginners
- Type: Herb Seeds
creeping thyme thymus serpyllum low-growing ground cover and pollinator-friendly herb
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora
