Thymus pulegioides
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
A versatile, low-growing groundcover featuring tiny aromatic leaves and seasonal purple blooms. For sale seasonally in St. Augustine, FL from $9.95.
Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to prevent legginess.
Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings; highly drought tolerant once established.
Plant in well-draining, even poor soil and avoid over-fertilizing to maintain compact growth.

Shares 3 of the same needs: full sun, low water, and sandy.

Shares 3 of the same needs: full sun, low water, and sandy.

Shares 3 of the same needs: full sun, low water, and sandy.
Shares 3 of the same needs: full sun, low water, and sandy.

Shares 3 of the same needs: full sun, low water, and sandy.

Shares 3 of the same needs: full sun, low water, and sandy.
Creeping Thyme is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-4 in × 12-18 in.
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.