Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

Also called Mother of Thyme

AKA Thymus serphyllum 'Coccineus', Thymus praecox ssp. articus 'Coccineus'
Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover
Tiny magenta-red flowers mass over dark green foliage
Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers
Foliage turns purple during the cooler seasons
Handles some foot traffic
Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Magenta

HEIGHT:
2-5 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in an average to dry, well-drained, calcareous (containing calcium carbonate) soil, in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils with low fertility.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Trailing

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Rooftop (extensive)

PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)