Creeping Thyme
Common Name: Creeping Thyme Scientific Name: Thymus serphyllum USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9 Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : 4,340 (124,000) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination Soil: cover with 1/8 inch of rich, slightly alkaline, well-drained soil Temperature: 19 to 21 degrees Celsius (66 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: space plants 10 to 12 inches apart in rows about 18 to 24 inches apart Germination Time: 3 to 6 days Creeping Thyme is a low-growing ground cover that typically does not grow more than 3 to 4 inches tall. It requires little care once established and releases a wonderful lemon fragrance when walked upon. The blooms are pink in color and the foliage is an attractive dark green color. Creeping thyme does well in rock gardens and tolerates dry soil well. |
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