Thymus praecox arcticus
Reiter's Creeping Thyme
Description
This evergreen groundcover needs full sun to light shade. It grows to 3" tall, forming a dense, thick mat. It needs well-drained, light soil. Creeping Thyme is considered drought tolerant. The foliage is dark green and slightly hairy. It has a pleasant,
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.