Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Also called Mother of Thyme
More About Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
- 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
Zone:
3Height:
2-5 cmSpread:
30-40 cmColour:
MagentaRed Creeping Thyme Growing and Maintenance Tips
Plant in an average to dry, well-drained, calcareous (containing calcium carbonate) soil, in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils with low fertility.
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' Characteristics
Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Fragrant
Ground cover
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
SummerHabit
TrailingFoliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Border/edgingRooftop (extensive)
Suitable Substitutions for Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
Creeping Thyme
