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Creeping thyme

Thymus praecox is a low-growing perennial with fairly minimal requirements. An evergreen with lightly haired foliage, this tiny-growing creeping thyme varietal — rarely over 3 inches or 7.5 cm. — will appear in low, dense mats, which sprawl randomly and quickly fill in areas as a ground cover. Creeping thyme is edible with a flavor and aroma akin to mint when crushed or steeped for teas or tinctures. Although this ground cover prefers well-drained lightly textured soils, it will grow quite well in less than desirable medium and thrive from full sun to light shade environments.
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Creeping thyme

Creeping thyme fast facts

Scientific Name

Thymus praecox

Family

Lamiaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry to Medium

Plant Type

Flowering, Groundcover & Grasses, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Purple, White

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2, 2 – 5 feet

Months in Bloom

June, July, August, September

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Creeping thyme

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