Thyme - Praecox Coccineus, 1 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Late March 2025
- Shipped as Small Starter Plants (2.5" Plugs)
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Thyme - Thymus praecox coccineus
A vibrant, evergreen groundcover forming a low‑growing mat of glossy, dark‑green foliage just 2–5 cm high with a spread of 30–45 cm. In early to mid‑summer it’s smothered in small magenta‑red to rose‑pink tubular blooms that nearly obscure the leaves, releasing a spicy thyme fragrance when walked on. This cultivar is exceptionally drought‑tolerant once established, thrives on full sun and very well‑drained soil, and withstands light foot traffic. The flowers are rich in nectar, attracting bees and butterflies, and the plant is widely deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant.
- 1 - 2.5″ Plug
- Magenta‑red blooms over dense evergreen mat
- Sun‑loving, drought‑tolerant groundcover
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Pollinator attractant; deer- and rabbit-resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Magenta‑red blooms, dark green foliage |
| Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 2–5 cm (1–2 in) |
| Plant Width | 30–45 cm (12–18 in) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (6+ hours/day) |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Spring planting or as plugs |
| Bloom Timing | June - July |
| Plant Depth | At original plug depth |
| Plant Spacing | 20–30 cm (8‑12 in) apart |
