creeping thyme
Perennial Creeping Thyme is both stunning and hardy. Spreading slowly, it forms a dense mat of foliage making a perfect ground cover for a hot and sunny location. Spread is around 18 inches, and come spring, these plants are covered in delightful purple blooms. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, creeping thyme is the perfect ground cover for to fill in around rocks or in between paver stones.
2026 VARIETIES
- MOTHER OF THYME: zone 4 * 6 inches tall * blooms early summer
- RED CREEPING: zone 4 * 1-2 inches tall * blooms early summer * very short, spreading variety
- WOOLY: zone 4 * 3-4 inches tall * blooms early summer * soft, fuzzy mat of grey leaves