See more ideas about creeping thyme, ground cover, ground cover plants. It grows flat and covers a lot of area quickly. All Rights Reserved. They add color and contrast to the landscape, perfume our homes, heal our wounds, and tantalize our taste buds. Scatter the Creeping Thyme ground cover seeds and press the seeds firmly into the soil. Whether in the garden or on the windowsill, learn their likes and dislikes, and you'll be rewarded with flavor and beauty. Thymus serpyllum This hardy little creeper is an excellent choice for rock gardens, between stepping stones, or any other place that needs a mat-forming ground cover. Butterflies love it and so will you! Keep moist until germination. If you want to get a jump start on the Creeping Thyme ground cover plants, sow the seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. If you want to get a jump start on the Creeping Thyme ground cover plants, sow the seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Germination Codes Check the code at the end of the description for specific germination requirements. Seed Needs, Wild Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Twin Pack of 20,000 Seeds Each. Transplant the young seedling into the garden 6 - 12 inches apart. Creeping Thyme red joss Seeds Perennial Ground Cover | Thyme prefers a sunny spot and moist well drained soil. Because the seeds are so tiny, thyme seeds should be sown very shallowly or pressed into the soil with a fine layer sprinkled on top. This low maintenance turf alternative requires no mowing, fertilizing, thatching or watering. The purple flowers also look stunning in summer. Warranty/Returns 1,000 Creeping Thyme Seeds - Breckland Thyme, Wild Thyme, Ground Cover Thyme, Thymus Serpyllum 8000+ Creeping Thyme Seeds - Perennial Herb for Landscaping Gaea's Blessing Seeds - Thyme Seeds 1000+ Non-GMO Seeds Heirloom Herb Thymus Vulgaris 350mg It spreads up to 18 inches, grows best in full sun, and attracts plenty of butterflies and bees. Hardy in zone 5 and above. Sales Tax Shipping Info Lawn thyme is available in seed, which is more suitable for planting up very large areas, but there are less varieties available in seed. Mediterranean Creeping Thyme: This plant produces lots of deep pink flowers in big clusters. Scatter the Creeping Thyme ground cover seeds and press the seeds firmly into the soil. If your account was created prior to November 18th, 2019 you will need to create a new account. Neither Thyme or Chamomile lawns can take high footfall but they smell lovley. Easily started from seed and has excellent vigor, with small pink flowers late in the season. In the fall, it can be sheared back to tidy it up. Transplant the young seedlings into the garden 12 inches apart. Step 2 Spread out the seed starting mix into a colander or fine-wire basket. This is a fantastic ground cover plant and very common as a lawn alternative. Keep the seeds consistently moist. Premium seeds of Creeping Thyme Purple Rain; Easy to follow seed propagation notes; Customer Reviews. Growing Creeping Thyme Seeds Step 1 Cut open a bag of soil-less seed starting mix. The short and stocky nature of creeping thyme makes it the ideal choice for adequate ground cover, and some gardeners may even use creeping thyme as an alternative to grass in the yard. Mixed Creeping Thyme Seed (P/1")(FS) Z4-9 Thymes will cross-pollinate very easily, which is why we take cuttings of parent plants to propogate true varieties at our nursery. Small purple flowers … They also do best in better draining soil. It is excellent planted as a lawn substitute or among stepping stones or pavers to create a living patio. Ordering Info Usually, a thyme plant is grown from a division. Avoid planting in heavy, wet soils. Based on 43 reviews. Sowing instructions are printed on the packet. 99 Culture• Fertile, well-drained soil provides the best results• Harvest and fertilize regularly to encourage vegetative growth• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 5 row feet, and 1 inch of compost• For leafy herbs snip off flower buds as they appear Transplanting• Start seeds 6-8 weeks before anticipated transplant date • Small seeds (thyme, savory, marjoram, oregano) can be gently pressed onto surface of the soil—don't cover or bury seed • Fertilize with Age Old Grow every 10-14 days for optimum growth• Small seedlings such as thyme, savory and sweet marjoram may be successfully transplanted in small clumps• Hardy herbs can be transplanted after the last frost• Transplant tender herbs after last frost when weather has stabilized Harvest & Storage• Fresh use: Harvest only as needed• Drying: Harvest at peak maturity, hang small bunches from ceiling in a dry, warm (80-90°F), dark location with good ventilation for 1-2 weeks• Distilling: Harvest when blooms are just beginning to appear; at this point the leaves contain the highest level of essential oils. 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