Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' – Red Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' – Red Creeping Thyme
Plant Profile
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' – Red Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (syn. T. serpyllum var. coccineus 'Red Creeping', T. s. 'Minor') – Red Creeping Thyme
A spectacular groundcover thyme, Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' puts on a dazzling show in summer when its dense, low mat of tiny dark green leaves is completely smothered in vivid crimson-magenta blooms. One of the most colorful of all creeping thymes, it is equally stunning cascading over walls, filling gaps between stepping stones, or carpeting a sunny slope. Bees and butterflies flock to it in bloom. Tolerates light foot traffic and releases a pleasant fragrance when brushed.
Key Features:
- Evergreen Perennial; low-growing groundcover
- Drought and deer tolerant
- Vivid crimson-magenta blooms; one of the most colorful creeping thymes
- Dense, weed-suppressing mat; tolerates light foot traffic
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Excellent groundcover, stepping stone plant, rock garden, and wall cascader
- Fragrant when brushed
Growing Details:
Height: 2–3 in | Spread: 12–18 in
Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Dry/Low
Bloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Crimson magenta
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–9
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
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