Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Red Creeping Thyme
Semi-evergreen Groundcover, Perennial
Growing Conditions
Zone:
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun, Reflected Heat
Water Needs:
Average, Low
Description
Size: 2 - 6 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form:
Low and Spreading
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Takes Light Foot Traffic
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Purple / Violet
Bloom Season:
Jun,
Jul,
Summer
Uses and Applications
Landscape Uses:
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hell Strip, Kitchen Garden, Lawn Alternative, Mixed Border, Small Gardens
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant, Low Water / No Water, Rabbit Resistant, Seaside / Salt Tolerant
Wildlife:
Bees, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
More Design Considerations
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
ground hugger, matrix / mingler
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance Level:
low
Plant Combos
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Dwarf Conifer with a Blooming Carpet of Ground hugging Thyme
Focus: Year-round Interest, Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Small Space, Efficient Use of Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8 -
Pineapple Lily Surrounded by Carpet of Thyme
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Color Theme
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun
Zone: 8 -
Groundcovering Tapestry of Succulents and Thyme
Focus: Curb Appeal, Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Saving Water, Small Space, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8, 4, 5, 6 -
Drought Tolerant Perennial Combo for Full Sun
Focus: Hellstrip / Parking Strip, Mixed Border, Saving Water, Small Space
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Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun
Zone: 7, 8