Pink Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus'
SKU: HC016231
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Overview
•Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus' (Creeping Thyme) is considered by many to be the showiest groundcover thyme thanks to its profuse show of rose-red flowers in summer and glossy, dark, evergreen leaves
• Impressively xeric with tough woody stems, this vigorous and long-lived cultivar adapts well to most areas of the country
• Beautiful when planted between flagstones, along walkways, and as a waterwise lawn alternative
•Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit recipient
key features
Botanical Name
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus'
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Fragrant, Evergreen, Mass Plantings, Container Planting
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
2" tall
Mature Spread
18-30" wide
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
SKU
HC016231
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