Thymus p. ‘Coccineus’ (25) BR Plants

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Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ (25) Bare Root PlantsCommon Name: Red Creeping Thyme

‘Coccineus’ forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, dark green leaves that are smothered in bright magenta-red flowers from early thru midsummer. In fall, the foliage turns a beautiful bronze.

Native to Mediterranean regions, creeping thyme thrives in hot, dry conditions. Easily grown in moderately fertile, average to dry, well-drained soil. Water until they are established. Thyme benefits from occasional shearing after blooming to keep plants full and bushy. It does not need to be divided to stay healthy but may need to be thinned out to prevent spreading.

Tolerating moderate traffic, Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ is an excellent choice for between stones on a path or cascading over walls, also as a border plant, in containers, for edging, ground cover, lawn substitute, mass plantings, and rock gardens. Drought and Salt Tolerant. Fragrance and flowers attract butterflies, but it is deer and rabbit resistant. Creeping Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow.

Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit — 1993

Height: 2.0-4.0 InchesSpread: 12.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8Flower Color: Pink shades, Red shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsAverage to Fertile Soil QualityBloomtime: Early Summer- MidsummerAttracts ButterfliesDeer ResistantEvergreenGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Ground Cover, Salt Tolerant

Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’, also known as Creeping Thyme:

• What it is: A low-growing, mat-forming perennial herb prized for its vibrant flowers and fragrant foliage. It is a cultivar of Thymus praecox, a species commonly called creeping thyme.
• Appearance:
• Tiny, dark green leaves that are evergreen in warmer climates.
• Abundant clusters of small, bright magenta or rose-red flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer.
• Growing Conditions:
• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained soil is crucial. It tolerates poor soil, sandy or rocky conditions.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering.
• Uses:
• Groundcover: Excellent for filling in spaces between stepping stones, along pathways, or cascading over walls.
• Rock Gardens: Adds color and fragrance to rock gardens.
• Pollinator Gardens: Flowers attract bees and butterflies.
• Container Gardening: Works well in pots and hanging baskets.
• Benefits:
• Fragrance: Leaves release a pleasant, herbal scent when crushed.
• Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care once established.
• Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid it.
• Tolerates Light Foot Traffic: Can handle occasional stepping.

Mature field grown plant shipped bare root.

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