Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Creeping Thyme
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9
Dark green, fragrant, evergreen foliage with tiny lavender-pink flowers in the summer.
A ground-hugging Thyme that can take light foot traffic.
Height
1-3 Inches
Spread
12-15 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Must have good drainage to thrive. Pleasing tucked between steppers or cascading over retaining walls.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca), Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata koenigii), Betony (Stachys monieri), Yarrow (Achillea ), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum ), Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre), Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima), Peony (Paeonia lactiflora), Spiderwort (Tradescantia ), Beta vulgaris (Swiss Chard )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Evergreen |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Culinary |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
