Creeping Thyme Seeds – Orange

Creeping Thyme Seeds grow into a low-growing, aromatic perennial herb commonly used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. The Orange Creeping Thyme variety adds a subtle citrus fragrance and produces small, vibrant lavender-pink flowers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This hardy plant forms a dense mat of foliage, ideal for filling gaps between stepping stones, edging pathways, or covering slopes.

Creeping Thyme thrives in full sunlight and well-drained soil, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice for both decorative and functional landscaping. Once established, it resists drought and foot traffic, providing a fragrant and visually appealing carpet of color throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Type: Perennial ground cover

• Common Name (US): Creeping Thyme

• Variety: Orange Creeping Thyme

• Scientific Name: Thymus serpyllum

• Flower Color: Lavender-pink to light purple

• Fragrance: Mild citrus aroma

• Growth Habit: Spreading and mat-forming

• Height: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm)

• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer

• Special Features: Fragrant foliage, pollinator-friendly, deer-resistant, suitable for foot traffic

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 4–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Ideal Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C)

• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

• Mature Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Zones 4–5: May to August

  • Zones 6–7: April to September

  • Zones 8–9: March to October

• Maintenance: Low; trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

• Uses: Ground cover, rock gardens, borders, between stepping stones, pollinator gardens