Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: European Native • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 2-4 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Summer (May-July) • Colors: Purple-pink • Flower Size: Tiny clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Low • Soil: Well-draining, tolerates poor soil • Spacing: 18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Low-growing nectar source • Small Butterflies: Ground level nectar • Beneficial Insects: Ground cover habitat • Mining Bees: Nesting habitat nearby
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove winter damage • Summer: Light trim after flowering • Fall: Minimal care needed • Winter: Evergreen in mild areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Other Thymes
Sedums
Dianthus
Low-growing herbs
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Fast-spreading groundcover • Fragrant when walked on • Drought tolerant • Between-paver plant • Low maintenance
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Perfect for pathways and rock gardens.