Red Creeping Thyme should be planted in spring or early fall when the temperatures are moderate. Select a well-drained place in the sun and spacing the plants 6-12 inches spacing ***ween them to be able to spread. Planting - Dig small holes, put the plants, and lightly water them after planting. Drainage can be enhanced by the addition of a layer of gravel or sand. The plant grows fast and under the right conditions, it develops to form a dense and appealing ground cover. Know more about red creeping thyme zone