Creeping Thyme
Thymus pulegioides
Varieties We Bring In
Standard
Pink Chintz · Serpyllum Elfin
We received some Creeping Thyme on Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Creeping Thyme
A versatile, low-growing groundcover featuring tiny aromatic leaves and seasonal purple blooms.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- Purple
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
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.
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Common questions
Is Creeping Thyme a good plant for St. Augustine?
Mature size: 2-4 in × 12-18 in. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: low.
Care information verified from
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.