Id-Code: TA 135
Family: Lamiaceae, Labiatae
Origin: Europe
Special Features: A Jelitto seed strain that forms perfectly low carpets with foliage and has the sweet fragrance of lemon thyme
History: Introduced by JELITTO PERENNIAL SEED in 2001
Colour: Carmine-pink
Natural Flowering Period: May - August
Winter Hardiness Zones: Z4-8
Growth Habit: Prostrate
Foliage: Elliptically-shaped, slightly hairy, green leaves
Height with Flowers: 5 cm (2'')
Spacing between Plants: 30 cm (12'')
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8
Location: Full sun
Use: Use well suited for rock gardens, wall plantings or as a groundcover. Plant together with Delosperma cooperi, Gypsophila cerastioides, and Sedum spurium 'Summer Glory'
Specialities: Easy from seed

Cultural Tips:
Grams per 1000 seeds: 0,182
Seeds per Gram: 5500
Seeding Recommendation: 1 g / 1000 plants
Sowing Rate: 5-6 seeds per cell
Plug tray recommended size(s): 72 or 128
Germination: Rapidly germinating, keep seed in constant moisture (not wet) with temperatures of about +20°C [68°F]. Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the earth. Keep in cooler conditions after germination occurs.

Scheduling:
Best Sowing Dates: Anytime
Sowing to Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Germination to Transplant: 4 - 8 weeks
Transplanting to Salable Plant: 6 - 10 weeks
Cutting-Back at Transplanting: Not necessary

Growing On:
Container Size(s): 1 plug per 8/9 cm (3 1/2''); 1-2 plugs per 11/12 cm (4 1/2'')
Vernalization: A prudent recommendation would be to provide 6-12 weeks at an average daily temperature of 40°F (5°C). Exposure to cold may not be necessary for flowering but might improve quality.
Forcing: Early spring flowering. No forcing necessary.
Fertilization: Low (100-150 ppm)