Groundcovers

Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus' (Creeping Thyme)

Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineus'

Also known as Coccineus Creeping Thyme

$6.50

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones4-9
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Thymus serpyllum '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 serpyllum '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

Plant in well-drained, lean soil; sharp drainage is essential. Drought tolerant once established.

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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