{"product_id":"thyme-wild-744","title":"Thyme Wild Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild Thyme, also known as Creeping Thyme, is a low-growing perennial herb that forms dense mats of aromatic foliage covered in masses of tiny pink to purple flowers. Highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, it creates a colourful carpet through the warmer months and is well suited to borders, rockeries, pathways and between stepping stones where its fragrance is released when brushed or walked upon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to Europe and parts of Asia, Wild Thyme has been valued for centuries as both a culinary and medicinal herb. While milder in flavour than Common Thyme, its leaves can be used fresh or dried to season a variety of dishes. Traditionally, thyme has been prepared as a tea and used to soothe sore throats, coughs and winter ailments, often combined with honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough and adaptable, Wild Thyme thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soils, tolerating drought once established. It can also cope with light shade, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden settings. Its spreading habit helps suppress weeds while providing year-round groundcover and habitat for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and highly ornamental, Wild Thyme is a valuable addition to herb gardens, edible landscapes and pollinator-friendly plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 6,250 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 400 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: August to April\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to January\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed on the surface of moist seed-raising mix and lightly press into place. Cover only very lightly, as light assists germination. Keep moist until seedlings emerge. Transplant into a sunny or partly shaded position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Once established, plants will gradually spread to form an attractive aromatic groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649673580762,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/H_ThymeWild.jpg?v=1784856406","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/thyme-wild-744","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}