Mother of Thyme Herb Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Botanical Name: Thymus Serpyllum
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading ground cover
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Foliage: Small, aromatic green leaves
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Flowers: Purple to pink blooms, attracts pollinators
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Fragrance: Pleasant herbal scent
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Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-draining soil
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Drought Tolerance: High, requires minimal watering
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Maintenance: Low-maintenance, easy to grow
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Uses: Ideal for rock gardens, pathways, borders, and erosion control

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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Growth Habit
Low Spreading
Flavor Profile
Earthy, Aromatic
Plant Characteristics
Woody Stems, Tiny Leaves
Use
Culinary, Ground Cover
Growing Conditions
Full Sun, Well-Drained
Harvest Advantages
Continuous Harvest
Plant Resistance
Drought Tolerant
About Mother of Thyme Herb Seeds
Thymus serpyllum
Seed Names
Mother of Thyme
Seed Type
Open Pollinated
Mother of Thyme, scientifically known as Thymus serpyllum, is a fragrant, low-growing perennial herb ideal for culinary use, ornamental borders, and ground cover. Loved for its resilience and charming lavender-pink blooms, it attracts pollinators and thrives in tough, sunny spots.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Transplant
Plant Spacing
6–12 inches
Days to Maturity
70–90 Days
Soil Preparation
Loamy, Well-Drained
Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Early Summer
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 8 sq ft
500
Up to 40 sq ft
1000
Up to 80 sq ft