Low growing, creeping thyme makes a sturdy and reliable ground cover or lawn substitute for small or moderate sized areas. Planting between stepping stones allows its fragrant foliage to be further appreciated when occasionally crushed. Flowers are purple and borne late spring to late summer.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
4
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Creeping
Max Height:
2"
Texture:
Fine Texture
Recommended Spacing:
8" to 12"
We sell this plant in these containers:
3¼ Pot 18 Pack
Special Characteristics
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Drought Tolerant
Butterflies
Bees
Small Area
Deer Resistant
Evergreen
Foot Traffic Tolerant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Fragrant Flowers
Controls Erosion
Features
Low growing fragrant foliage with flowers of purple borne late spring to late summer.
Landscape Value
Small to moderate scale ground cover, accent, or companion. Great along pathways/between stepping stones, tolerates foot traffic. Drought resistant.
Care
Watering:
Creeping Red Thyme is very drought tolerant and typically only needs watering during the hottest days of summer.
Fertilizing:
Creeping Red Thyme needs little fertilizer, but benefits from a single springtime or fall topdressing (about 1 inch deep) of organic compost or well rotted leaves. Alternatively, a springtime application of a slow release fertilizer with a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Pruning:
Creeping Red Thyme is evergreen and does not require pruning. It is normally only pruned for the purpose of keeping it within bounds.
