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Creeping thyme is edible with a flavor and aroma akin to mint when crushed or steeped for teas or tinctures. To harvest creeping thyme ground cover, either remove the leaves from the stems or dry them by snipping from the plant and hanging them upside down in a dark, well-aerated area.
Growing Instructions for Creeping Thyme:
Plant Creeping Thyme seeds directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Prepare a seed bed, loosening the soil. Scatter the Creeping Thyme ground cover seeds and press the seeds firmly into the soil. Keep the seeds consistently moist.
If you want to get a jump start on the Creeping Thyme ground cover plants, sow the seed indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost. Transplant the young seedling into the garden 6 - 12 inches apart.
Creeping thyme grows best in soil with an alkaline balance, and it’s essential to plant your creeping thyme in an area of the garden where the ground gets good drainage. Similar to other herbs, creeping thyme doesn’t require a nutrient-dense soil. The perennial grows readily in the full sunlight, or in areas of the garden that receive afternoon shade.
Over time, your creeping thyme will develop woody stems. If these woody stems start to dominate the plant, then it’s best to remove the plants and replace them with a new variety, pruning back the plant stimulates growth.
Highlights:
Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum
Common Name: Creeping Thyme
Plant Type: Herb, Shrubs
Life Cycle: Hardy perennial
Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil PH: Alkaline, Neutral
Feature: Edible
Rate of growth: Beginner
