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    Thymus 'Latavin Lucy'

    Also Known As

    • Thymus 'Latvian Lucy'
    • Latavin Lucy Creeping Thyme
    • Latvian Lucy Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, herb

    size

    • H: 3"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Thymus 'Latavin Lucy' plant details

    Thymus 'Latavin Lucy' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Latavin Lucy'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Latavin Lucy'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Hailing from Latavin, this topnotch, rarely offered cultivar is the perfect choice for nestling between stepping stones. Resilient, deep green pint-sized leaves cavort close to the ground forming lustrous mats spangled with a slew of miniature, rosy purple blooms.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Gardening facts about Thymus 'Latavin Lucy' plant

    How to Grow Thymus 'Latavin Lucy'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • pollution tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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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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