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A low creeper with fragrant, tiny green leaves; blooms abundantly in summer, with excellent reddish-pink flowers. Forms a mat over rocks and landscape areas. A creeping thyme that has both ornamental and culinary value.
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best grown in loose, sandy, gritty or rocky, nutrient-poor soils with sharp drainage. Tolerates drought. Dislikes moist to wet soils where rot may develop. Plants are evergreen in mild winters. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance, to control growth/spread or to limit unsightly woody stem growth. Divide plants that become densely woody.
| Common Name | Red Creeping Thyme |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thymus praecox 'Cocciueus' |
| Container/Amount | 1 Quart |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3-6" |
| Width | 8-10" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained to dry |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | pink |
| Fragrance | Yes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
