Creeping Thyme Seeds (Thymus serpyllum)

Create a beautiful carpet of colour with Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum), a low-growing hardy perennial that combines ornamental beauty with excellent ground-covering ability. During summer, it produces masses of delicate pinkish-purple flowers that attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Growing to just 15–20 cm tall, Creeping Thyme is ideal for rockeries, borders, pathways, walls, gravel gardens and between stepping stones.

Its compact, spreading habit and aromatic foliage make it a favourite for creating colourful, low-maintenance planting schemes in sunny locations.

Product Features

• Beautiful carpet of pinkish-purple flowers
• Excellent low-growing ground cover
• Perfect for rock gardens, borders and pathways
• Aromatic evergreen foliage
• Highly attractive to bees, butterflies and pollinators
• Drought tolerant once established

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum
• Common Name: Creeping Thyme
• Plant Type: Hardy perennial
• Height: 15–20 cm
• Position: Full Sun
• Spacing: 15 × 20 cm

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Direct Outdoors: April – June

How to Sow

Sow seeds thinly onto prepared, well-drained soil and cover lightly with approximately 0.5 cm of fine soil. Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.

Spacing

Allow 15 × 20 cm between plants to encourage the formation of dense flowering mats.

Flowering

Flowers appear from June to September, creating a colourful display that attracts pollinating insects throughout the summer.

Growing Tips

• Plant in a sunny position for the best flowering.
• Prefers light, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly while plants establish, then only during prolonged dry periods.
• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact shape and encourage fresh growth.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.

Garden Uses

Creeping Thyme is ideal for rockeries, alpine gardens, gravel gardens, borders, retaining walls, slopes, edging and planting between paving stones. Its dense growth suppresses weeds and creates an attractive flowering carpet.

Why You’ll Love It

Creeping Thyme is a versatile, easy-care perennial that offers months of colourful blooms while attracting beneficial pollinators. Its compact habit, fragrant foliage and excellent drought tolerance make it a perfect choice for sunny gardens and low-maintenance landscapes.