Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

Creeping Thyme

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Clusters of small, deep pink, tubular flowers on top of an aromatic carpet of tiny, glossy, blue-green foliage; blooms profusely in early to mid summer. Excellent ground cover or filler between steppingstones where it releases its fragarance when trodden on. Rich in nectar, they attract bees and butterflies.


  •  · Aromatic carpet of blue-green foliage
  •  · Great filler between stepping stones
  •  · Rich in nectar, they attract bees and butterflies
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Height:

2-3 in

Spread:

10-12 in

Zone:

3-8

Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Dry
• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant

Attributes

• Fragrant
• Ground Cover
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Late Spring / Early Summer
• Summer

Thymus

Common Name: Creeping Thyme

A low-growing, tough ground cover that forms a fragrant, dense green mat of foliage. Useful between stepping stones or as a plant that will sprawl over small rocks or ledges.