Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme · Creeping Thyme
Planting Schedule
Add Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Nov 6th |
| Last Frost | Jan 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jan 1st |
| Harvest Begins | Mar 2nd |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 31st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 45°F
and nights stay above 35°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 7 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 60 |
| Sun Requirements | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 35 |
| Harden Off (days) | 7 |
Expert Note: For best purple-flower density, start plants early but transplant only after cold risk passes and keep soil on the lean/dry side (thyme dislikes wet feet).