Coccineus Red Creeping Thyme Thymus praecox
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Thymus or thymon is Greek for "courage." Through the centuries it has been used for traditions relating to this theme. Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water, European knights carried thyme tokens. Other folklore talks of thyme as being the home of fairies.
Fragrant FoliageDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerSmall or MiniatureCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:3 - 6 InchesSpacing:8 - 10 InchesSpread:8 - 10 InchesFlower Colors:PinkFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Magenta-redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:SpillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Mid SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Edging PlantUses:GroundcoverUses:LandscapeUses Notes:use in rock gardens, as ground cover or between paving stones.
Maintenance Notes:Trim stems as necessary to control growth.
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