

This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. Consider covering it with a thick layer of mulch in winter to protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. Pay in 4 interest-free installments for orders over 50.00 with. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over 50. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. This creeping perennial herb create a lush ground cover of small green leaves and vibrant pink flowers Aromatic to the touch. It prefers to grow in average to dry locations, and dislikes excessive moisture.
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This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 16 inches apart. Red Creeping Thyme will grow to be only 2 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. Red Creeping Thyme is recommended for the following landscape applications Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. A low, mat-forming plant with fragrant foliage as well as beautiful blooms, it is easy and irresistible in any sunny setting. In early summer Red Creeping Thyme covers the floor of your garden in a sea of magenta or lavender-red. Red Creeping Thyme is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. 13.95 11.16 Sold Out Description A glowing carpet of color There is a lot to love about Red Creeping Thyme. Although it appears delicate, this thyme adapts well to a range of well-draining environments and even tolerates light foot traffic. Its attractive tiny fragrant round leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the year. Red creeping thyme ( Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’) is a drought-tolerant, sun-loving, herbaceous perennial belonging to the mint ( Lamiaceae) family. Red Creeping Thyme is smothered in stunning rose flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer. Other Names: Mother-of-Thyme, Creeping ThymeĪ highly desirable and popular groundcover, forming a dense low mat completely covered in crimson-violet flowers throughout summer, attractive fine and fragrant foliage the rest of the season needs a dry and sunny location, can take light foot traffic
