Carpet Thyme Seeds - Flower Plant
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Carpet Thyme Seeds
Carpet Thyme is a low-growing perennial herb valued for its fragrant foliage, dense spreading habit, and delicate summer flowers. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, pathways, ground covers, and containers, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, providing attractive year-round texture and seasonal blooms.
Key Features
Dense Ground Cover
Forms a compact, spreading mat that creates an attractive living carpet in landscape plantings.
Fragrant Foliage
Produces aromatic evergreen leaves that add texture and fragrance throughout the growing season.
Seasonal Flowers
Develops clusters of small blooms that add ornamental interest and attract pollinators.
Versatile Landscape Use
Suitable for rock gardens, stepping stones, borders, containers, and sunny ground cover areas.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Thymus serpyllum |
| Common Name | Carpet Thyme |
| Seed Type | Herb Seed |
| Growth Habit | Low-Growing Evergreen Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–May |
| Germination Time | 14–28 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 65–70°F (18–21°C), Surface Sow |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained Sandy or Loamy Soil |
| Watering | Moderate During Establishment; Low Once Established |
| Mature Size | 2–4 in Tall × 12–24 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Rock Gardens, Walkways And Sunny Ground Covers
Carpet Thyme is a fragrant perennial herb that provides dense ground coverage, attractive evergreen foliage, and delicate seasonal flowers. It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, stepping stones, containers, and sunny landscape areas where well-drained soil supports vigorous, low-maintenance growth.