Thymus Serpyllum 'Wild Thyme' Seeds - One packet (approx 200 seeds)
Thymus Serpyllum 'Wild Thyme' - 200+ Seeds.
- Can be used as a lawn substitute
- Medicinal & culinary herb
- Very low maintenance
Low growing dense plant with small oval green leaves and creeping spreading habit. Perfect for use as a ground cover, in hanging baskets and weed suppressant.
A member of the Lamiaceae or Mint family, Wild Thyme often grows into dense mats which can produce a wonderful fragrance when walked upon.
Leaves can be used fresh or dried as a tea, or as a herb in all types of cooking.
Goes far back in history for use as a medicinal herb and essential oil.
Fragrant mauve flowers in clusters during summer which are edible.
Good for rockeries and windy conditions.
Tolerant of poor soil conditions & dry periods. Low maintenance once established. Great for bees & butterflies.
Also known as 'Creeping Thyme', 'Common Wild Thyme', 'Breckland Thyme' or 'Elfin Thyme'.
Seed Starting Method | Raise seedlings and plant out |
Sowing Depth | 1mm |
Growing Season | Spring & Autumn |
Germination Time | 14-21 days at around 21c |
Hardiness | Hardy Perennial |
Plant Spacing | 60cm |
Plant Height | 3cm |
Planting Position | Partial or full sun, moist well manured soil |
Days Until Maturity | 100 days |
Growing tips | Use a high phosphorus flower food at the beginning of bloom season. |