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Thymus comosus

Also Known As

  • Creeping Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Thymus comosus plant details

Thymus comosus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus comosus

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus comosus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low growing splendid plant to 6", aromatic leaves in pairs along trailing stems clustered round heads of bright pink flowers, extremely showy. ZONE 5

Gardening facts about Thymus comosus plant

How to Grow Thymus comosus

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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