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Creeping Thyme

seeds

Thymus serpyllum
Open-pollinated. Perennial, Zones 3-10. Also known as Mother-of-Thyme or Brotherwort. Creeping sweet-scented ground cover with purple flowers good in rock gardens, between stepping stones or on dry slopes. Likes good drainage, full sun and alkaline soil. Plants grow slowly from seed, may be started indoors two months before planting, or outside in early spring or fall. Sow thickly, do not cover seeds. 2". ~6,290 seeds/g. ③

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5643 Creeping Thyme

A: 0.1g

$3.25

B: 1g

$5.25

C: 3g

$8.75

D: 30g

$35.00

Additional Information

Flowers

All flowers are open-pollinated except where noted.

Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.