Red Creeping Thyme
Plant Details
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Mat forming, aromatic, evergreen perennial with finely hairy, trailing stems. Used as a ground cover for rock gardens and a great substitute for turf. Blooms clusters of reddish-pink flowers in late Spring. Handles some traffic. Not for culinary use.
Maintenance
Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during the Winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.
Attributes
Mature Size: 4" tall x 6-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: March - June
Growing Conditions
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (+6)
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
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