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Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'
Lamiaceae

Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

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Hardiness Zone 3

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Family Lamiaceae

Groundcover thyme is a sought-after plant for covering large areas in sunny spaces and dry soils. It requires regular watering only during the first year of cultivation. Its small, dark green leaves are covered with magenta flowers in early summer.

Thymus praecox 'Coccineus'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Fertilizer for flowering

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodJune-July
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGreen
Maximum height4 inches (10 cm)
Maximum width12 inches (30.5 cm)
Growth rateFast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

For every seedling

Everything for a strong start.

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