Red Creeping Thyme DROUGHT-WISE Thymus praecox Coccineus is yet another one of our "best of the best" and is included in our Tough TenSTEPABLES Creeping Perennials line. Red Creeping Thyme has soft aromatic foliage that is covered with bright, reddish pink flowers that fade to light pink throughout the summer. Deep green foliage gives way to bronze as weather turns cold. Red Creeping Thyme is a very versatile creeping perennial that will cover dry slopes, creep around roses, excellent between stones and pathways. It even works perfectly as a lawn substitute. This thyme needs sharp drainage to succeed. Over watering will impair growth.
Drought Tolerant/Drought Wise
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Part Sun
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Summer
Flower color
:
Purple
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Dark Green
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Spreading
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
1" - 2" (Low Grower with small flower)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light,Moderate
Soil
:
Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
Continuous
Zone:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-30
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
Yes
Pool Area
No
Deer Resistant
Yes
Humid Area
Yes
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
Yes
Dog Traffic
No
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
Yes
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
Yes
Attract Hummingbirds
Yes
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
Additional Comment:
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Gardening Tips from Fran
Red Creeping Thyme holds its own in any landscape, that why it’s on our Tough-Ten list. Red Creeping Thyme is very versatile around pavers, works excellent as a lawn replacement plant for a fairy garden and will cover any rockery area you have. It works well all over the United States and pretty much can take whatever situation you have. Definitely a “go-to” plant if I ever saw one.
-Fran White, aka 'The STEPABLES Lady'
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**Many of our plants are listed as Not a Good Fit for Kid Traffic/Dog Traffic/Around Pools. These plants will work fine around these spots. However, please keep in mind that many people (and animals) have allergies to bees or fragrances. While the plants may work perfectly in the area that you have determined, blooms may need to be sacrificed, or a different plant may need to be determined in order for the area to be used free of concern.
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