CREEPING THYME FULL

Rose red flowers, also sold as Red Creeping Thyme Pink flowers, tolerates foot traffic better than species See this plant in the following landscapes: Rock Herb Garden Floricyle Cultivars / Varieties: It may be affected by root rot when planted in areas with poor drainage. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant insect or disease problems except for possible slugs. Tiny tubular pinkish-purple flower, depending on the cultivar.The spreading form sprawls easily over rocks, ledges, or can cover a dry bank. It may be used as a container plant, groundcover, or as a border for patios or sidewalks. It attracts bees and butterflies and is deer and rabbit resistant. The common method of propagation is by division in the spring or late fall. Semi-hard cuttings may be obtained in mid to late summer.Ĭreeping thyme has a spicy fragrance making it an excellent choice for s sensory garden and may be used as a lawn substitute or to fill in between pavers. Although it is a member of the thyme family, it is rarely used as a culinary herb. The flowers are tiny, tubular, pinkish-purple blooms that appear from June to September. The leaves are fuzzy, fragrant, and bluish-green in color. The stems tend to spread out horizontally and take root to form a flat mat. The plant measures 3 to 6 inches tall and due to its creeping habit, it forms a dense mat that tolerates moderate foot traffic. Pruning of the stems is recommended to maintain their appearance. It will remain evergreen during mild winters. The plant requires very little maintenance. It is intolerant of wet or poorly drained soils. The plant does well in sandy or rocky soils.

CREEPING THYME FULL

The species name, praecox, is Latin and means 'very early.' This may refer to its early flowering.Ĭreeping thyme performs best in full sun and well-drained soils.

The word 'thyme' may also have been derived from the Greek word thymos, meaning 'perfume.' The plants of this genus are typically fragrant. In the past, thyme was thought to have been an emblem of bravery. Phonetic Spelling THY-mus PRAY-koks DescriptionĬreeping thyme is a low-growing, creeping, woody-based perennial.in the Lamiaceae (mint) family native to Greenland, Europe, and Turkey. The origin of the word 'thyme' is from the Greek word thumos, which means courage.

Creeping thyme