Thyme for a Change - Red Creeping Thyme Seed

IMPORTANT:  Due to extreme demand for this seed it may take up to 2 weeks to arrive.  

Description: "Thyme for a Change" from Earthwise Seed Company is your premier choice for a luxurious yet eco-conscious ground cover. This top-tier Red Creeping Thyme Seed is perfect for those seeking to enhance their gardens while supporting sustainable, eco-friendly practices.

Key Features:

• Eco-Friendly Ground Cover: Perfectly integrates with existing Earthwise mixes or can stand alone for a unique lawn.
• Attracts Pollinators: Ideal for inviting butterflies and bees with its natural lemon scent.
• Drought and Heat Tolerance: Excellently adapted to thrive with minimal water in tough conditions.
• Rapid Establishment: Quickly fills in sparse areas, making it ideal for rock gardens and front yard beautification.
• Low Maintenance: Demands very little care after establishment, offering effortless beauty.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: Thrives in Zones 4 - 9, adaptable as a perennial or annual depending on the climate.

Detailed Description: Thyme for a Change seeds come from the robust species Thymus Serpyllum, also known as Dwarf Creeping Thyme. Native to Northern Europe, this herbaceous perennial forms a thick mat that seldom exceeds 6 inches in height, displaying charming pink flowers through late spring to mid-summer.

Suited for warmer climates, and in northern locales it performs well as an annual. It flourishes under full sun to partial shade conditions and is an exemplary choice for spaces that require a charming, low-growing visual impact.

The Red Creeping Thyme is notably drought and heat resistant, making it an ideal selection for sustainable landscaping. It also exhibits remarkable resistance to deer, enhancing its suitability for varied garden settings.

Ideal Regions (See Map)
2,3,4,5,6,7

Cultural and Planting Instructions:

• Planting Season: Optimal in mid-spring to early summer.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained, loamy to slightly alkaline soil.
• Seeding Rate: Use 1 oz to cover up to 500 sq ft.
• Planting Depth: Seeds should be sown 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.

Care and Maintenance:

• Initial Watering: Ensure regular watering in dry conditions to aid germination.
• Weed Management: Effective weed control prior to planting promotes faster establishment.
• Germination and Growth: Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days and establish quickly with proper care.

Environmental Commitment: Committed to ecological stewardship, Earthwise Seed Company provides seeds that are 100% organic, non-GMO, and devoid of any pesticides or synthetic chemicals.

Invest in "Thyme for a Change" for your garden to support a sustainable future while enjoying a beautifully verdant, low-maintenance landscape.