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Thymus 'Ruby Glow'
Also Known As
- Thymus praecox 'Ruby Glow'
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, herb
size
- H: 2"-6"
- W: 8"-24"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Thymus 'Ruby Glow' plant details
Thymus 'Ruby Glow' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In summer magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus 'Ruby Glow'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus 'Ruby Glow'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Thymus 'Ruby Glow'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
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Size
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Width: 18"-36"
- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
5a-10b
Size
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- sun
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- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2"-4"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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