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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Africa and Western Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Edible Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Thyme
Thymus vulgaris
Very small (¼"), very fragrant leaves with white to light pinkish/purple flowers in early summer. Evergreen herb used in cooking and for ornamental purposes. Essential in Herbes de Provence.
Planting Thyme
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 10"
Hardiness Zones
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 233 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | ⅛ |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 10" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 70°–80°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after average your last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 68°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick sprigs as you need them. Shear the whole plant 4" above ground if growth is spindly; new growth will be denser. Do not cut into the woody part or prune heavily in fall; it may adversely affect winter hardiness. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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17 reviews
- NathanRated 5 out of 5 stars12/16/255 Stars
Great packaging and arrived fast
- Joyce Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/4/25Successful germination for a winter's day
Ready for winter culinary projects with a nice little bunch of fresh thyme thriving indoors. Love the Botanical/Epic Gardening standard grow light - it is exactly what I had been looking for Bravo to the telescoping adjustable overhead light supports - easy indoor herb horticulture) All thyme seeds planted germinated - always a Botanical Interests fan!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests12/7/25Hey Joyce,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our English Thyme Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had 100% germination - that's fantastic! There's nothing quite like having fresh thyme thriving indoors during the winter months for all those cozy culinary projects. And we're so excited that you're loving the Epic Gardening grow light setup too! Those telescoping adjustable supports really do make indoor herb growing so much easier and more enjoyable. It sounds like you've got the perfect winter herb garden going! We love hearing from loyal Botanical Interests fans like yourself - your success stories always make our day! Thanks for sharing your growing triumph with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- RareRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/255 Stars
AWESOME!!!
- Holli C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/5/255 Stars
I have had trouble getting other thyme seeds to germinate, but these did great!
- TRISHELLVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/15/255 Stars
These seeds germinated fast! I'm excited to have herbs.