Groundcovers
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (Creeping Thyme)
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Also known as Coccineus Creeping Thyme
Size
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About This Plant
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' (Creeping Thyme), 'Coccineus', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
Thymes (Thymus) are aromatic creeping perennial herbs / groundcovers with tiny leaves and pink, purple, or white summer flowers loved by bees.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in well-drained, lean soil. Hardy USDA Zone 4 to 9. Sharp drainage essential. Drought-tolerant.
For a Pacific Northwest native plant of similar character, consider Aquilegia formosa (Western Red Columbine), Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray), or Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
- Common name
- Coccineus Creeping Thyme
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Evergreen
- Mature size
- 2-4 in tall × 12-18 in wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom time
- Early summer
- Bloom color
- Pink, Purple, White
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Native specialist bees, Butterflies, Syrphid flies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
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