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Creeping (Mother of Thyme) thyme

herb variety in zone 7b

Creeping (Mother of Thyme) thyme in zone 7b

Creeping (Mother of Thyme) · Thymus vulgaris

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 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 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • Japanese beetles
  • Brown marmorated stink bug
  • Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Creeping (Mother of Thyme) in adjacent zones

Other thyme varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Creeping (Mother of Thyme) thyme grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Creeping (Mother of Thyme) is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8a, which includes zone 7b.

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

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