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Wild Creeping Thyme
A Seed Company On A Mission For Change
Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010 and has shipped millions of packets to happy customers all over the US. We offer flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, seed packet collections and seed packet favors.
With the success of our brand, we have kept our promise to continually donate to different organizations and personally sponsor children all over the globe each and every month. We grew our sponsorships from just 1 child to over 100 children worldwide in only a few years. We would like to sincerely thank all who support us because it wouldn't be possible without you!
About Our Packets
Front Side
Seed packets by Seed Needs are beautifully illustrated and provide a colorful depiction of the variety inside. We provide the common name, as well as the scientific name, seed quantity and a few specs about the variety to be grown.
Back Side
Each packet contains full growing instructions on the reverse side. Specifications on sowing the seed, growing conditions such as sunlight and moisture preferences and germination and growth information can be found as well.
We also provide a QR code to scan for easy reordering.
About Our Seeds
- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the variety advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
Quick Facts
- Type: Groundcover
- Season: Perennial
- Color: Lilac
- Height: 3" - 6" Tall
- Width: 12" - 18" spread
- Environment: Full Sun
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Notes: Used as a groundcover for rapid spreading. Attracts beneficial insects. Handles light traffic. Great for rock gardens.
Sowing The Seed
Mother of Thyme seeds can be sown indoors or directly outdoors. If you don't mind transplanting this plant, sowing indoors, in peat pots is recommended. Sow your Mother of Thyme seeds directly to the surface of the soil, allowing direct light to reach them. Do not cover the seeds with soil. Transplant outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed. If sowing directly outdoors, scatter the seeds to the surface of the soil, on a calm day, allowing direct sunlight to reach them.
Growing Conditions
Creeping Thyme will enjoy an area that receives full sunlight for the majority of the day, but it can also tolerate partial shade as well. Sowing in temperatures of 68F to 75F is best. Mother of Thyme is not too picky when it comes to soil conditions and can adapt to sandy, poor or fertile conditions. Just be sure that the soil is well draining. To increase drainage, we recommend adding a light compost to areas containing hard, compact soil. Water daily with a light mist setting so that you do not disrupt the seeds.
Germination & Growth
Your seeds will begin to germinate within roughly 7 to 10 days after sowing. The plants will grow anywhere from 6 to 12 inches tall and can spread a good 18 inches wide or more. The plants can be spaced about 12 inches apart from one another. Once established, your Creeping Thyme plants will produce beautiful, lilac purple blooms throughout your garden. They can be used in rock gardens, along fences, walkways & driveways or around stepping stones & pavers.
J R
2025-09-05 15:31:03
Good percentage germination vs other seeds I've bought on Amz which had poor or no germination.
Ms Bunny
2025-08-31 09:39:41
I'm experienced at gardening. These seeds were planted in seed trays, with good planting medium, and cared for meticulously. The small number which germinated resulted in weak, non-viable sprouts. Worse than the loss of the money paid is the loss of time. Don't buy these seeds.
Ayman
2025-08-18 13:28:30
Needs some patience. I started these outdoors about a month ago, it will take time for them to grow but so far so good.Update July 2024.The heat killed them all off, but that's my fault for not watering the regularly. Looking to try again.
Mary E. Allen
2025-08-05 16:31:20
I've ordered so many seeds on amazon that didn't germinate. These did germinate! And, the plants are thriving! Thank you!
Customer
2025-07-22 12:26:48
I planted these seeds in the same plot, at the same time, as several other similar types of seeds (from a major supplier) with the same sun & water requirements. ALL of the seeds but these have done well and the now mature plants are absolutely beautiful. Not one of these seeds even sprouted, let alone grew into the creeping thyme blanket I envisioned. I am very disappointed.UPDATE May 22, 2014:While none of the seeds came up when I planted them last spring (2013), they did come up this spring (2014). I now have a lovely blanket of thyme that is starting to creep beautifully & fill in around other plants, just as I had originally pictured. No blooms yet, but I have high hopes. I have no explanation for the year delay but am happy with how it looks now. I raised my 1 star to 2. I would have given more stars if the seeds had grown when they should have.
Mike D.
2025-06-10 15:21:29
Do not buy this, not one single seed came out.
AZ Gardener
2025-06-01 18:28:09
Very easy to start. Nice looking plants so far. The package says 80% germination rate, but I think I had close to 100%, or at 100%. I start seeds in soil filled cups/containers and cover with rubber banded plastic wrap (stops gnats and almost all seedlings like humidity). These seeds need light so make sure you don't cover them with soil.
John Langheim
2024-12-23 16:13:00
Germination rate was very low....very few plants for the number of seeds planted...will see how they mature and spread.
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