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Creeping (Mother of Thyme) thyme

herb variety in zone 6b

Creeping (Mother of Thyme) thyme in zone 6b

Creeping (Mother of Thyme) · Thymus vulgaris

Zone
6b -5°F to 0°F
Growing season
190 days
Days to harvest
75 to 95

The verdict

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About Creeping (Mother of Thyme)

Mild thyme flavor; ground-cover habit, pink summer flowers. Edible (smaller leaves) but mostly ornamental. Stepable groundcover, drought-tolerant.

Critical timing for zone 6b

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Common challenges in zone 6b

  • Cedar-apple rust
  • Fire blight
  • Stink bugs

Modified care for zone 6b

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Creeping (Mother of Thyme) in adjacent zones

Other thyme varieties for zone 6b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Creeping (Mother of Thyme) thyme grow in zone 6b?

Yes. Creeping (Mother of Thyme) is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 6b.

Image: "Thymus vulgaris Argenteus 1zz", by Photo by David J. Stang, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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