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Thymus praecox Coccineus

Red Creeping Thyme (Mother of Thyme)

The aromatic foliage can be used in soups and sauces. Tiny, magenta-red flowers are produced en masse over the dark green foliage.

  • »  AKA Thymus serphyllum 'Coccineus', Thymus praecox ssp. articus 'Coccineus'
  • »  Fast-spreading, aromatic, evergreen ground cover
  • »  Tiny, magenta-red flowers mass over dark green foliage
  • »  Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers
  • »  Foliage turns purple during the cooler seasons
  • »  Handles some foot traffic
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:2-5 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: Magenta
Featured
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

Plant in an average to dry, well-drained, calcareous (containing calcium carbonate) soil, in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils with low fertility.