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Nutmeg Creeping Thyme

Nutmeg Creeping Thyme

THYMUS praecox 'Nutmeg'

Blooms Summer
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Common Name(s)
Creeping Thyme
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
Up to 6"
Max Spread
12"-18"
Special Features
Ground cover
Garden Design Role
Ground cover
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Ground cover, Mounding, Compact
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Pink, Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green
Themes
Pretty in Pink, Confetti
Genus
Thymus
Family
Lamiaceae
Ship Size
4"

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.