Photo of Thymus 'Bressingham' flower by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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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.
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.
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

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

See other plant types of Thymus for your garden

aka Thymus vulgaris 'French Thyme', Common Thyme, Culinary Thyme, English Thyme, The Herb of Courage

Plant Type

Perennial, Herb

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus vulgaris flower by Kurt Stueber
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aka Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 3"-6"

Width: 18"-36"

  • sun
  • drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus longicaulis flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Thymus praecox, Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus', Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus, Thymus serpyllum Pseudolanuginosus Group, Thymus serpyllum var. lanuginosus, Woolly Leaved Thyme, Woolly Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2"-6"

Width: 1'-3'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus pseudolanuginosus foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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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
Photo of Thymus 'Fragrantissimus' flower by Kurt Stueber
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aka Thymus praecox 'Elfin', Elfin Creeping Thyme

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover, Herb

Zones

4a-11

Size

Height: 2"-4"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' foliage by Avant Gardens
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