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Thymus longicaulis
Also Known As
- Creeping Thyme
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 3"-6"
- W: 18"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Thymus longicaulis plant details
Thymus longicaulis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus longicaulis
- Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus longicaulis
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: gritty, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Thymus longicaulis
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Thymus fragrantissimus, Orange Scented Thyme, Orange Thyme
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 10"-16"
- sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
4a-11
Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 10"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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