95 Days to maturity. Thymus vulgaris. German Winter Thyme Seeds. Perrenial. Common Thyme, German Thyme, English Thyme or Winter Thyme is a multifaceted wonderchild. It is used for many culinary, medicinal, and aesthetic purposes. This fragrant low-growing bush is the perfect addition to any garden or landscape. German Winter Thyme is tolerant to a variety of temperatures and growing situations. The flowers attract pollinators and add a beautiful purple glow to the setting during their bloom time. Due to their slow growth speed, it is best to start these from seed indoors 4 weeks before their planting time. ~40,000 seeds/oz.