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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

  • 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.