Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

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Thyme
Creeping red thyme
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Scientific Classification
Species: Thymus praecox
Synonyms

Creeping red thyme
Red creeping thyme
Thyme creeping red

Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus

Thymus serpyllum Coccineus
Plant Data
Mature height: 15cm (6in)
Mature spread: 20cm (8in)
Ideal pH range: 6.6 - 7.8
Growing plant spacing: 30-45cm (12-18in)
References: [1][2][3]
Hardiness Zones
Ideal Hardiness Zones
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Creeping red thyme is a fast, low growing evergreen thyme valued for its fragrant foliage and a profusion of beautiful red flowers all summer long. This thyme creeps along the ground, making it an excellent choice between pavers or as a ground cover. Easy to grow in ordinary, well-drained soil.[3]

Growing[edit | edit source]

Main article: Thyme - Growing

Troubles[edit | edit source]

Full troubles list: Mint troubles

References[edit | edit source]

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Thyme varieties
T. caespititius Azores thyme
T. × citriodorus Lemon thyme · Silver thyme
T. herba-barona Caraway thyme
T. praecox Creeping red thyme · Mother-of-thyme
T. pulegioides Broad leaf thyme
T. serpyllum Creeping thyme · Creeping white thyme · Minor · Pink chintz
T. vulgaris Common thyme
  1. Thymus serpyllum Coccineus. Blooming Direct. Retrieved: 2011-02-16.
  2. Thymus praecox 'Coccineus Group'. Dave's Garden. Retrieved: 2011-02-16.
  3. a b Thyme Creeping Red. Greenwood Nursery. Retrieved: 2011-02-16.