Creeping Thyme
Seeds
Botanical Name:
Thymus serpyllum
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Light Requirement:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Planting Season:
Spring
Blooms: Summer,
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Plant Height: 2-4
inches
Plant Spacing: 12
inches
Planting Depth:
1/16 inch
Sowing Method:
Start Indoors, Direct Sow
Cold
Stratification: No
Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9
How to
Plant Creeping Thyme
ABOUT CREEPING THYME
Creeping Thyme
is a popular and adaptive dwarf ground cover that is popular for landscape
designs. 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 not generally susceptible to disease or insects but can provide a
barrier for veggies and ornamental plantings.
WHEN TO PLANT CREEPING THYME SEEDS
Creeping
Thyme is a perennial herb which will over-winter well in zones 4-9.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring when temperatures are
consistently in the high 60’s or above. Seeds can also be started indoors 8-10
weeks before your average last frost date.
WHERE TO PLANT CREEPING THYME SEEDS
Creeping
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. Creeping
thyme is a slow grower and will take more than one season to reach its full
potential.
HOW TO PLANT CREEPING THYME SEEDS
Direct Sow
seeds outdoors when temperatures are consistently in the high 60s or above.
Division of established plantings can be done in March and April. Fall
plantings should be avoided to protect against freeze damage. Average
germination time should be approximately 21-28 days and seeds should be kept consistently
moist until germination is strong. When planting, seeds should not be covered
with soil, but rather pressed into the soil. Good seed to soil contact is
necessary for ideal germination rates.
Once seeds
are germinating well, water to a depth of 6 inches when the top few inches of
soil dries out. 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.
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.
HOW TO CARE FOR CREEPING THYME
Creeping
Thyme will not thrive in excessively clay or sandy soils. Creeping Thyme will
grow between 2-3 inches high and each established plant can spread to
approximately 1 foot wide. After several years the center of plants will become
woody and start to die back. Dead parts can be carefully cut back and healthy
outer parts of the plant can be replanted.
Store Policies
All seeds will come in a resalable plastic zip lock bag and placed
in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not damaged by shipping machines. All
seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have
been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination rate.
Seed Information
We guarantee that all seed orders will contain the quantity
ordered. Unlike many sellers who sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are
almost always correct, as the seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed
packages are all double checked to insure accuracy. We do our best and will
often add extra seeds.
We are a seller that caters to experienced gardeners. (germination
and plant care information is readily available online. Most of our listings
include germination instructions, so we do not ship growing instructions.
All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2
years from Purchase
***Note: It is normal for
tropical seed germination to be sporadic from as little as 30 days to 6 months
or more- so patience is required. Buyers should do their own research for plant
uses if needed.
BE PREPARED – Some Seed can be
somewhat difficult to germinate – much patience and time may be required –
please don’t be wondering why the seeds have not germinated after short periods
of time. This is normal. Several months will be needed for some seed.
Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide
germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if
you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it
is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because
we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination
failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you
viable seeds
Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower
skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light
intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides,
soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These
factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing
results are the buyer’s responsibility and risk.
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you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want
pay threw your shopping cart. You pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds
and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping
cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S.
Shipping
READ THIS PLEASE: Orders over $40 will be shipped with a tracking
number, Otherwise: Seeds will be shipped economy/standard or first class USPS
Mail ,2-10 day shipping and no tracking Items will be shipped 1-3 business
days of receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not
including weekends and Holidays.
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to ship to another address, please change to the new address when you pay us
with PAYPAL, otherwise we will not be responsible if the package is lost.
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“estimated” delivery date in this and all listings is an estimate
made by the postal service and posted on each listing byAgritz ….not the
seller. The date of estimated delivery is usually (but not always)
accurate.
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Important, Please
read
All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination. Please
familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds
before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions
can be found under each listing.
We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able to grow, as
too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to garden,
weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good viable
condition and the germination rates are accurate.
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