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Thymus praecox arcticus

Creeping Thyme

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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

This small, mat-growing perennial will grow about 3 inches tall and up to 3' wide. It has round, dark green leaves and purple flowers that bloom in summer. Tolerates light foot traffic. Leaves can be used in seasoning and potpourris.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Herb

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.