Wild Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum. Low growing creeping variety which is well suited as a ground cover. Pretty pink/mauve flowers. Perfumes the air when walked on. Also ideal in rock gardens. Height 4-5". Sowing Rates: 1 gram per 200 square feet. Mix with sand before spreading to facilitate achieving even rates. Approximately 1,000 seeds/pkg.
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Please note: This item is expected to be available mid-late March 2023.
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Planting:
Start seeds 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium and cover with a thin layer of soil mix. Keep moist until germination. Transplant to individual containers when plants have 4 true leaves. After the last frost in spring, transplant outside and space 6-8" apart, in rows 12-18" apart. Pinch off growing tips of upright growing varieties to make bushier plants.
Growing:
Once established, thyme does not require much watering or fertilizing. Harvest the leaves before the fragrant blossoms open in midsummer. Leaves are used fresh or dried to season meats, soups & sauces. Can also be used to make a nice flavoured vinegar. Height 10 - 12 inches.