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When to plant thyme in South Carolina

South Carolina spans USDA zones 8a–9b, so the right time to plant thyme shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney — below are local dates for 63 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Charlestonthe thyme transplant out window (February 4–February 18) has passed for this year.
CityZoneLast frostFirst frostTransplant out
Charleston9aFebruary 4December 30February 4 – February 18
Columbia8bMarch 22November 15March 22 – April 5
North Charleston9aMarch 7November 27March 7 – March 21
Mount Pleasant9aMarch 13November 30March 13 – March 27
Rock Hill8aMarch 27November 5March 27 – April 10
Greenville8aMarch 28November 7March 28 – April 11
Summerville8bMarch 22November 12March 22 – April 5
Goose Creek8bMarch 7November 27March 7 – March 21

Thyme in South Carolina: FAQ

When can I plant thyme in South Carolina?

Across South Carolina, the time to transplant thyme spans roughly February 4 in Charleston to April 20 in Gaffney, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the thyme planting date vary across South Carolina?

Yes. South Carolina publishes 63 cities with their own frost dates, so the right thyme planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.

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