Go Back Thyme Red Creeping

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A sun-loving herb valued as an ornamental ground cover. Forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, dark green leaves that are smothered in bright magenta-red flowers from early through midsummer. In fall, the foliage turns a beautiful bronze. Lovely between stones on a path or cascading over walls.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Creeping thyme is native to hot, dry Mediterranean regions. Consequently it thrives in similar conditions in American gardens. Plant it in full sun and moderately fertile, average to dry, well-drained soil. (Keep plants watered until they are established.) Thyme benefits from occasional shearing after blooming to keep plants full and bushy. It does not need to be divided to stay healthy, but may need to be thinned out to prevent spreading.

    Flower Color

    Magenta-red

    Foliage Color

    Dark green

    Plant Spread

    12 in.

    Good Companions

    Candytuft-Evergreen (Iberis sempervirens), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Hen & Chicks (Sempervivum ), Pinks-Cheddar (Dianthus gratianopolitanus), Stonecrop-Blue Spruce (Sedum repestre)

    Plant Height

    2-4 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Low water needs, Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Fragrant flowers or foliage, Edging, Container, Ground cover, Evergreen, Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Border

    Bloom Time

    Early to mid summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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