Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg'
Also Known As
- Thymus praecox 'Articus'
- Articus Creeping Thyme
- Nutmeg-scented Thyme
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 10"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg' plant details
Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, fragrant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg' plant
How to Grow Thymus serpyllum 'Nutmeg'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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
aka Creeping Thyme
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-6"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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
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
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
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