Thymus serpyllum (Creeping Wild Thyme) 50 to 1,600 Seeds - £3.49 - £48.99

An evergreen creeping plant, forming a dense cushioned carpet, with each plant growing to 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) tall and spreading up to 30 cm (12 in) wide.

The leaves are very small and remain green all year, completely covering the ground, and can even be walked on!  When walked on, they emit a beautiful fragrance.

The flowers are a striking purple-violet in bloom from May through to August, forming a purple-violet carpet with hardly any green to be seen.

These plants require no maintenance such as mowing, trimming, watering, feeding or any care – they look after themselves!  The plants are fully hardy to -34°C (-30°F) and are drought-tolerant.

Attracts butterflies and bees.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Thymus

Species: serpyllum

Synonyms:

Origanum serpyllum
Serpyllum angustifolium 
Serpyllum vulgare
Thymus campestris
Thymus serpyllum subsp. serpyllum
Thymus serpyllum subsp. tanaensis

Common names: 

Breckland Thyme
Breckland Wild Thyme
Creeping Thyme
Elfin Thyme
Mother of Thyme
Wild Thyme

Other names (non-English):  

Ajuruoho (Finnish)
Backtimjan (Swedish)
Bǎi lǐ xiāng - 百里香 (Chinese)
Bak-ri-hyang - 백리향 (Korean)
Banajwain (Hindi) 
Blóðberg (Icelandic)
Chabrets - Чабрец (Russian)
Macierzanka piaskowa (Polish)
Majčina dušica (Serbian/Slavic)
Masherka diva - Мащерка дива (Bulgarian) 
Serpão (Portuguese)
Serpillo (Italian)
Serpolet (French)
Quendel (German)
Tomillo silvestre (Spanish)
Yōshu-ibukijakōsō - ヨウシュイブキジャコウソウ (Japanese)

Plant type: Hardy evergreen creeping perennial

Height: 5 to 10 cm (2-4 in)

Spread: Up to 30 cm (12 in)

Season of Interest: Purple-violet flowers from May to August; green carpet of foliage throughout winter

Hardiness: Fully hardy to -34°C (-30°F)

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Soil: Prefers well-drained, light-textured soil with modest fertility

Propagation methods: From seed and divisions

Thymus serpyllum 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Fine-mist spray with clean water daily to keep compost evenly moist and keep as close to 13°C (55°F) as possible. Approx. germination time: from 10 weeks onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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