Creeping Thyme is the perfect groundcover choice for gardeners seeking a combination of practicality, vibrant color, and a pleasant lemony aroma. This small yet striking flowering plant typically reaches no more than 6 inches in height, making it an excellent low-maintenance perennial.
Botanically known as Thymus serpyllum, Creeping Thyme thrives as a perennial in sunny or partially shaded areas. With its green leaves and pale purple blooms, this groundcover brings a refreshing pop of color and fragrance to any garden space. Ideal for spring planting, it is highly valued for its ability to spread across garden beds, offering drought tolerance, resistance to deer, and ease of growth in containers.
This charming plant blooms throughout the summer, late summer, and into early fall, reaching a modest height of 2 to 4 inches. It requires spacing of about 12 inches between plants and a planting depth of just 1/16 inch. Whether started indoors or direct sown, Creeping Thyme ensures beautiful groundcover with minimal effort.
Perfect for those who want a versatile, aromatic, and colorful addition to their garden!