Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Zones 4–9perennial3" tall🐝 pollinator
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Peak bloom: June
How to plant
Plant in spring in well-drained soil. Walkable lawn alternative; fragrant when crushed.
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Spacing
- 12" between plants
- Mature height
- 3"
- Row placement
- front of bed
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