Creeping Thyme

• Height/Spread: 3–6" by 8–12"
• Habit/Form: Low, groundcover
• Hardiness Zone: 2–9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: Dry

Ornamental value and landscape use: The trend toward home vegetable and herb growing continues to rise in popularity. We highly recommend making the most of your landscape by incorporating hardy, perennial edible plants and herbs into your ornamental landscape. Creeping thyme can add beauty and functionality to the landscape by providing a durable, walkable groundcover that provides lovely texture and pink blooms, along with a culinary herb all in one package. This creeping thyme is hardy, drought- and salt-tolerant, and deer- and rabbit-resistant. The dense low foliage creates a mat of tiny green leaves that are a beautiful green. The bright pink flower blooms in the summer and contrasts nicely against the dark green foliage. Once established, this plant practically takes care of itself. It prefers drier, well-drained soils and full sunlight to perform at its best. It also makes a great container plant.