Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme) - Image 1

Botanical name: Thymus praecox

Common name: Creeping Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme) green yellow leaves covering ground in a close up view.
Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme) spreads low over the ground with dense foliage.
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