Thymus pra. ‘Coccineus’

Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’ (Creeping Thyme) is a sun-loving herb valued as an ornamental groundcover. Forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, dark green leaves that are smothered in bright magenta-red flowers from early thru midsummer. In fall, the foliage turns a beautiful bronze. Lovely between stones on a path or cascading over walls.

• Type: Perennial Groundcover, Herb
• Height: 2-4 Inches
• Spread: 12 Inches
• Zones: 3-8
• Flower Color: Pink-Red shades
• Foliage Color: Green shades
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Water Requirements: Low-Average
• Soil Quality: Average-Fertile
• Bloomtime: Early-Midsummer
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant

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