Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Creeping Thyme
Great to use in herb or rock garden. Also good as a groundcover. Can take light foot traffic. Fragrance is released when trod upon.
- Height: 3" – 6"
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: June, July
- Hardiness Zone: 2 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
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Attributes
- Container
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Green Roof Semi Intensive
- Fragrant Flower
- Fairy Garden
- Made for Walking
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Spreading
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Pink
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Flower Hue
- Dark
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Flower Type
- Spike
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Flower Height
- 3" to 6"
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Fine
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Flower Size
- 1/4" or Less
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- Europe
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Divide
- Every Five Years or Longer
Possible Substitutions for Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Lamium maculatum 'Orchid Frost'
Nettle
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Spreading
- Spread: 8" – 12"
Antennaria dioica 'Rubra'
Pink Pussy-toes
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Spreading
- Spread: 8" – 12"
Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Spreading
- Spread: 8" – 12"