Thymus pulegioides
We carry this. Available at our St. Augustine nursery; call (904) 471-0440 to confirm current stock.
A versatile, low-growing groundcover featuring tiny aromatic leaves and seasonal purple blooms. Starting at $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.
