Thymus serpyllum. 90 days.
Creeping Thyme is a flowering perennial plant native to the rocky coasts and plains of the Mediterranean.
Dense, creeping plants grow to no more than 6 inches tall and produce an abundance of pink to purple flowers that bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators can't get enough of!
Though many gardeners primarily use T. serpyllum as an ornamental ground cover, every part of the plant is edible and can be used as a culinary spice. And unlike many herbs, Creeping Thyme does not lose its warm and spicy flavor after the flowers bloom and die.
Creeping Thyme
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
4 to 10
Light Requirement:
Full to partial sun
Soil Type:
Loamy, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing:
8 to 12 inches in rows
Germination Temp:
65°F to 70°F
Germination Time:
7 to 21 days
Bloom Time:
Midsummer to early fall
Growing Tips
Direct sow in spring once the soil has warmed to around 65 degrees F, planting the seeds just below the soil's surface. Keep moist until germination, which should occur within 2-3 weeks.
If growing in a container, start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last spring frost.
