Pink Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus'
SKU: HC016231
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Overview
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus' (Pink Creeping Thyme) is an outstanding selection with glossy, dark green leaves covered with light pink flowers pushing form rose-pink buds in early summer. This variety is impressively xeric, with tough woody stems. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus'
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Fragrant, Evergreen, Mass Plantings, Container Planting
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
2" tall
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
SKU
HC016231
Description
Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus' (Pink Creeping Thyme) is an outstanding selection that is well adapted for most parts of the country. A long-lived, vigorous cultivar, Pink Creeping Thyme has tiny, glossy, dark green leaves covered with light pink flowers pushing from rose-pink buds in early summer. This Thyme is impressively xeric with tough, woody stems and leathery foliage that doesn't "melt" with summer heat and humidity. Can tolerate occasional foot traffic.
Flat of 32 plants will cover 48-80 square feet when planted together
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