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    Thymus 'Bressingham'

    Also Known As

    • Thymus praecox 'Bressingham'
    • Bressingham Creeping Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 2"-3"
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Thymus 'Bressingham' plant details

    Thymus 'Bressingham' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Bressingham'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Bressingham'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. Pink blooms. Light green wooly foliage.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Very tiny leaves on soft green mat spreading and mounding slightly with age. As the first thyme to bloom at Mini Forest, it rewards us with profuse clear pink flowers. Blooms May-June.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    spreading perennial herb with blush pink flowers blooming for 3-4 weeks in summer..growing to 2-3 inches with felted leaves and a light pine aroma

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Bressingham' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Bressingham'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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