Soil: Grows well in well-draining soils. Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) is needed for best foliage and bloom. Water: Keep soil moist but not wet as plants establish. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions.

Can creeping thyme grow in full shade?

Creeping thyme plants grow best in soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, and this plant requires well-drained soil. Creeping thyme seems to crave poor soils, as do most herb plants. Grow them in full sun, although they will tolerate some shade.

Does creeping thyme spread fast?

Used primarily as a ground cover, creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) is a slow- to moderate-spreading perennial when grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 8, with some cultivars thriving to zone 9.