Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme)

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.

Botanical name: Thymus praecox

Common name: Creeping Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Thymus praecox is a creeping dwarf evergreen shrub with woody stems and a taproot. It forms matlike plants that root from the nodes of the squarish, limp stems. Creeping and mounding variants of Thymus praecox are used as border plants and ground cover around gardens and stone paths. It is rather similar to Thymus serpyllum.

Similar plants: Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme)


Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme) purple flower and green leaves plant growing between grey rocks
Thymus praecox (Creeping Thyme) with tiny purple flower clusters spreading across grey stone surfaces


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