Dwarf Creeping Thyme is a low-growing perennial herb, known for its small, gray-green leaves and delicate, pink, or lavender flowers. The plant has a strong, fragrant aroma and is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It's also used in cooking, it adds a subtle thyme flavor to dishes and is often used to season meats, fish, and vegetables.
To grow Dwarf Creeping Thyme, you will need:
- Well-drained, sandy soil
- Full sun
- Seeds or young plants
Growing Instructions:
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Choose a well-drained, sunny spot in your garden for your thyme.
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If you're starting with seeds, sow them in seed trays or pots filled with seed compost and cover them with a light dusting of compost or vermiculite. Keep the compost moist but not waterlogged, and place the trays in a propagator or cover them with a plastic bag and place them in a warm spot.
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If you're planting young plants, space them about 6 inches apart, and cover them with 1/4 inch of soil.
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Water the thyme regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
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Once established, thyme is drought-tolerant, and it is not necessary to fertilize it.
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Prune the thyme in early spring to remove any dead or woody growth.
Chart:
| Week | Task |
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| 1 | Choose a well-drained, sunny spot in your garden |
| 2-3 | Sow seeds in seed trays or pots or plant young plants |
| 4-12 | Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist |
| 12 | Prune in early spring to remove any dead or woody growth |
Please note that Dwarf Creeping Thyme is a slow-growing plant, it may take some time for it to establish and cover a large area. Also, it's important to keep in mind that thyme prefers well-drained soil and full sun, so make sure to pick the right spot for it.