Red Creeping Thyme
Red Creeping Thyme
Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
- Perennial
Mature Spread: 12"-18"
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Bloom Seasons: Summer
Pest Resistance: Pest Resistant (General), Disease Resistant (General), and Mildew Resistant
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, and Ladybugs & Pest Hunters
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About this Plant
Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial prized for its intense crimson-magenta blooms and dense, mat-forming habit.
One of the most vividly colored thyme varieties, this hardy plant spreads to form a fragrant living carpet. Its small blue-green leaves release aromatic oils and have a slightly fuzzy texture. Red creeping thyme is widely used as a lawn substitute, ground cover, rock garden plant, or border filler.
Why you’ll love it:
- Striking crimson-magenta flowers in spring and summer
- Evergreen, mat-forming ground cover
- Drought, coastal, deer, and rabbit resistant
- Ideal for lawns, pathways, and rock gardens
Thriving in full sun with moderate to low water, red creeping thyme grows 2–4 inches tall and can spread 12–48 inches wide. Hardy and low maintenance, it adds bold color, fragrance, and texture to sunny landscapes.