Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Thyme-Red CreepingSuggest this plant to customers looking for eco-friendly solutions for lawn substitutes in moderate foot traffic areas. It is commonly used as a filler between stepping stones and along rock walls. This variety forms a fragrant, green carpet that becomes completely covered in magenta red flowers.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 2-4"
- Spread: 4-12"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades, Red Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 2-4"
- Spread: 4-12"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Purple Shades, Red Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes