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Creeping Thyme

Thymus serpyllum, Lamiaceae

Zones
4a–8b
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

MizunaBrassica rapa var. japonica
Pest Deterrent
Key LimeCitrus × aurantiifolia
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Fringed LavenderLavandula dentata
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Sea BuckthornHippophae rhamnoides
Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

ComfreySymphytum officinale

Comfrey's vigorous growth overwhelms low-growing creeping thyme through shading and root competition

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationFoodCulinary HerbGround Cover

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Creeping Thyme grow in?

Creeping Thyme grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Creeping Thyme?

Good companions for Creeping Thyme include Mizuna, Key Lime, Fringed Lavender, Sea Buckthorn.

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