Creeping Thyme 'purple'

Latin name Wild thyme
Quantity per packet About 450 seeds
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameWild thyme
FamilyLamiaceae
TypePerennial flower
CyclePerennial
Quantity per packAbout 450 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0184
Product
description

Wild Thyme 'Pourpre' is a wonderfully delicate groundcover perennial, prized for its aromatic foliage, its subtly purple flowers, and its ability to form a groundcover that is as useful as it is ornamental. This variety of Thymus serpyllum brings a discreet yet precious presence to the garden, creeping between stones, bordering pathways, or softening rockeries with natural elegance. In summer, its small flowers attract a host of bees and other pollinators, making this low-growing plant a true hub of activity for local biodiversity. Its fragrance is released at the slightest touch or under the warmth of the sun, adding a much-appreciated sensory dimension to herb gardens and naturalistic landscaping. Once established, it is low-maintenance, thriving in well-drained soils and sunny locations, where it is cold-hardy and requires little care. Its creeping, dense habit makes it an excellent option for borders, gaps in stone walls, or dry areas where you want to combine beauty and hardiness. Throughout the seasons, it forms a fragrant, colorful, and living carpet that structures the garden while supporting beneficial insects. Robust, melliferous, and full of charm, Wild Thyme 'Pourpre' is a remarkable choice for sustainable, flowery, and fragrant landscaping.

Sowing
guide
Sowing period8 to 10 weeks before transplanting in spring, or in spring and late summer when direct sowing
Sowing depthOn the surface, without covering
Germination temperature18 to 21 °C (64 to 70 °F)
Germination time14 to 21 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Light, well-drained and rather dry
Watering
Weak
Container
growing
true
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Groundcover, rockeries, borders, fragrant plants, pollinators
Bloom period
June to August
Harvest
June to August
Size
and facts
Height4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm)
Spread30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Lavender, oregano, sage, rosemary
Avoid planting with
Mint, lemon balm
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.