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    Thymus Coccineus Group

    Also Known As

    • Thymus 'Red Creeping'
    • Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
    • Coccineus Red Creeping Thyme
    • Coccineus Red Thyme
    • Red Creeping Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 1"-2"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Thymus Coccineus Group plant details

    Thymus Coccineus Group is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, birds 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, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus Coccineus Group

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant, houseplant, lawn alternative, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus Coccineus Group

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
    Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. Deep green foliage, turns Bronze in cold.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    One of the fastest spreading thymes doubling in size and filling in space quickly in about 12-18 months. Red Creeper is a low spreader with magenta flowers in July and August. Needs moist well drained soil but will tolerate more drought once established. Takes more partial shade than other Thymes. Deer proof and winter hardy to about -30 to -20 degrees.

    By: Mini Forest By Sky

    Need a plant for that problem spot with sun and poor soil? Try this dense evergreen groundcover which has a stunning cascading habit and magenta-pink flowers in summer over deep-green, fragrant foliage. Not really culinary quality but you'll enjoy the herbal fragrance and easy care.

    By: Deer Country Gardens

    Tiny glossy green leaves are held on ruby-red stems and creep slowly to cover between pavers and stepping stones. Red flowers appear from June to July. Hardy to 20 °F.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Thymus Coccineus Group plant

    How to Grow Thymus Coccineus Group

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Thymus vulgaris

    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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    Thymus longicaulis

    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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    Thymus pseudolanuginosus

    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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    Thymus 'Fragrantissimus'

    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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    Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

    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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