These seeds are very tiny so it's best to use the shaker method and mix your seeds with sand to spread, or mix your packet with 4 cups of peat and spread in your garden area. Letting them get too hot, or letting your potting soil dry out, sends a message to the seeds that it's not time to germinate. These germinate very slowly and the difficult part is keeping them cool, moist, and exposed to light (during the day) for 30 days. Also thyme likes moist soil while germinating so don't let your soil dry out (water from below and cover pots with plastic wrap). Thyme will not germinate in temperatures much above 70 so it's best to sow them in very early spring or over winter in pots. We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.įor zones 3-9 Purple Creeping thyme is easy to sow if you follow one rule - only sow them when your temperatures will be in the 60 - 70 range. Please read the directions below before ordering. Creeping Thyme is challenging to germinate and successful germination rates are usually below 50%. Sowing in hot spring/summer/fall weather will ensure your seeds will not germinate. PLEASE NOTE: You can not sow creeping thyme in hot weather. Creeping Thyme make a dense ground cover or garden edging topped with purple flowers. Dead parts can be carefully cut back and healthy outer parts of the plant can be replanted.Up for sale is one pack of 1000+ Purple Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) flower seeds. After several years the center of plants will become woody and start to die back. Creeping Thyme will grow between 2-3 inches high and each established plant can spread to approximately 1 foot wide. How to Care for Creeping ThymeĬreeping Thyme will not thrive in excessively clay or sandy soils. A light dose of delayed release fertilizer can be useful if you are planting in poorer soil, but good soil preparation (mixing in a 2-3 inch layer of manure, compost or other organic material prior to planting) should negate the need for fertilizer. A light mulching may be helpful to retain moisture in warmer and drier climates, but if seeds are planted in between pavers or in shadier areas mulching is usually not necessary. Once seeds are germinating well, water to a depth of 6 inches when the top few inches of soil dries out. Good seed to soil contact is necessary for ideal germination rates. When planting, seeds should not be covered with soil, but rather pressed into the soil. Average germination time should be approximately 21-28 days and seeds should be kept consistently moist until germination is strong. Fall plantings should be avoided to protect against freeze damage. Division of established plantings can be done in March and April. Learn more about germination light requirements here.ĭirect Sow seeds outdoors when temperatures are consistently in the high 60s or above. How to Plant Creeping Thyme SeedsĬreeping Thyme seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them when planting. Creeping thyme is a slow grower and will take more than one season to reach its full potential. Where to Plant Creeping Thyme SeedsĬreeping Thyme prefers well drained soil with a neutral pH (between 6.5 and 7.5) in an area where it receives good sun, but can also tolerate partial shade. Seeds can also be started indoors 8-10 weeks before your average last frost date. Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring when temperatures are consistently in the high 60's or above. When to Plant Creeping Thyme SeedsĬreeping Thyme is a perennial herb which will over-winter well in zones 4-9. Creeping Thyme is not generally susceptible to disease or insects but can provide a barrier for veggies and ornamental plantings. Used often as borders on flower beds and in between pavers on walkways, this is a groundcover that can handle moderate foot traffic. Creeping Thyme is a popular and adaptive dwarf ground cover that is popular for landscape designs.
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