Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Coccineus Creeping Thyme
- Prostrate growing
- Lush
- Dark green, fine-textured foliage
- Magenta-red flowers starting in late June
- Attracts butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Category: Herbs, Perennial, Edibles, Groundcovers
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 1-2 in
- Spread: 6-12 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Pink Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Prostrate growing and lush, this selection's dark green, fine textured foliage dresses up rockery well especially when covered with its magenta-red flowers starting in late June. This plant loves well-drained soil, attracts butterflies, is deer resistant and evergreen. What a package!
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Vigorous |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Butterflies |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer Bloomer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Ground Cover |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, average to fertile soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It’s drought and salt-tolerant, making it ideal for borders, rock gardens, or containers.
