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Nutmeg Creeping Thyme

Nutmeg Creeping Thyme

THYMUS praecox 'Nutmeg'

  • Full sun and Partial shade
  • High drought resistance
  • Attracts bees and Attracts butterflies
  • Mature Height is Up to 6"
  • Mature spread is 18"-24"
  • Spreading, Mounding, and Compact
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Nutmeg Creeping Thyme (THYMUS praecox 'Nutmeg') is a tactile and highly aromatic groundcover that creates a dense, spicy-scented carpet in the garden. This variety features tiny, fuzzy grey-green leaves that form a tight, weed-suppressing mat just inches off the ground. In early summer, the foliage is transformed by a profusion of soft carmine-pink flowers that draw in bees and butterflies. Its unique "nutmeg" fragrance is released whenever the foliage is brushed or stepped upon, adding a wonderful sensory dimension to paths and patios.Grown to professional standards, this Thyme features a vigorous Professional Grade root system designed for rapid establishment and soil stabilization. Born from our organic heritage, it is a rugged, drought-tolerant selection that thrives in the heat of full sun. It is a premier choice for planting between stepping stones, filling rock garden crevices, or as a fragrant, low-water lawn alternative. It requires sharp drainage and very little maintenance once established, maintaining its silver-green beauty through the seasons.Unique Spicy Scent: Releases an exotic nutmeg aroma that is a delight for sensory garden walks.Drought Tolerant Hero: Extremely water-wise once established, thriving in hot, dry conditions with ease.Pollinator Magnet: A favorite stop for honeybees and local butterflies during its summer bloom cycle.Natural Weed Barrier: Forms a dense, mat-like habit that naturally outcompetes weeds in sunny garden spots.Step-Tolerant Mat: One of the best varieties for high-traffic paths and "steppable" garden features.These 4" healthy live plants thrive in full sun and require well-drained, lean soil. Mature height: 1-2"; spread: 12-18". Bloom time: Early Summer. USDA Zones 4-9.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and ship until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

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Ships as a 4" plant

Watering: Let dry

Blooms in:

  • Summer

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