Rainbow Creeping Thyme Herb Seeds
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Product Specifications:
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Common Name: Rainbow Creeping Thyme
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Also Known As: Blue Rock Cress (Note: may be mislabelled in original)
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Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum (for creeping thyme), or Aubrieta deltoidea (if Rock Cress)
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Seed Quantity: 200 seeds per pack
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, mat-forming ground cover
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Plant Type: Perennial
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Flower Colors: Mixed shades – may include pink, purple, blue, white
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Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
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Foliage: Small, aromatic, evergreen leaves
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Height: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm)
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Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to light shade
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Drought-tolerant once established
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USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
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Best Uses: Ground cover, rock gardens, between stepping stones, borders
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Special Features: Fragrant, pollinator-friendly, colorful mixed blooms
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Maintenance: Low – requires minimal care after establishment
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Sowing Instructions:
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Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost
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Lightly press seeds into the soil without covering deeply
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Germination: 14–21 days
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Spacing: 6–12 inches apart
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial Herb
Planting Season
Spring to Summer
Growth Habit
Low-Spreading Groundcover
Flavor Profile
Earthy, Minty Aroma
Plant Characteristics
Dense Mat-Forming
Use
Culinary, Ornamental
Growing Conditions
Well-Drained Soil
Harvest Advantages
Continuous Harvest
Plant Resistance
Drought Tolerant
About Rainbow Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum
Seed Names
Rainbow Creeping Thyme
Seed Type
Heirloom Seeds
Rainbow Creeping Thyme is a vibrant, low-growing perennial herb known for its colorful blooms and fragrant foliage. Perfect for filling gaps between stepping stones or creating aromatic ground cover, it attracts pollinators and adds beauty to both herb gardens and ornamental landscapes.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Indoors
Plant Spacing
6–12 Inches
Days to Maturity
21–28 Days
Soil Preparation
Cold Stratify Seeds
Hardiness Zones
Zones 4–9
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Planting Season
Spring to Early Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 10 sq ft
500
Up to 50 sq ft
1000
Up to 100 sq ft