Thyme praecox 'Coccineus'
Creeping Thyme
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Dark green, fine-textured foliage
- Magenta-red flowers starting in late June
- Low growing, spreading habit
- Evergreen
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
No Fertilizing
Rock Garden
Full Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Tolerates poor dry soil Ideal ground cover for trailing over rocks or between paving stones where footsteps will release its scent
Height: 2-4 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Spacing: 6-9 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Lavender
Zone: 3a - 8b
Price Level 2: $13.99 Jumbo 6 Pack
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Heat Tolerant
- Ground Cover
- No Fertilizing
- Rock Garden
- Fragrant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Trailing
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water