Botanical Name: Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
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Common Name: Creeping Thyme  
Plant photo of: Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus
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Water Saving Tip:

Even though it's hot, your lawn only needs to be watered twice a week to stay healthy.

And don't water the whole lawn for a brown spot—drag out a hose.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Linda Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

This thyme forms a low, dense mat of aromatic, tiny green leaves. Light pink flowers in early summer cover the mat. Very tough and vigorous, it has few needs except for full sun, good drainage, and periodic watering. Attracts bees and butterflies, but is uninteresting to deer and rabbit. Tolerates moderate foot traffic and would be an ideal lawn substitute for a low-use lawn area, or between steps along a walkway.