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Red Creeping Thyme
Red Creeping Thyme
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| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Semi-evergreen |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial |
| Soil Condition | Dry, Well Drained |
| Bloom Season | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Mature Height | 0 - 1ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast-Growing |
| Planting Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Description
Red Creeping Thyme β Walkable Groundcover for Sunny, Dry Areas
Red Creeping Thyme is an excellent solution for hot, sunny spots where grass struggles, especially between stepping stones, along pathways, and in rock gardens. This lowβgrowing, semiβevergreen groundcover forms a fragrant, colorful carpet of deep green foliage and pinkishβred blooms. When stepped on, the foliage releases a soft, aromatic scent, making it ideal for sensory gardens and walkable spaces. Once established, it thrives with minimal care and excellent drought tolerance.
Key Features:
β’ Lowβgrowing, spreading groundcover for sunny areas
β’ Releases a pleasant fragrance when walked on
β’ Vibrant pinkishβred blooms in summer
β’ Droughtβtolerant once established
β’ Excellent between pavers, pathways, and rock gardens
β’ Semiβevergreen foliage for multiβseason interest
Common Questions:
β’ What problem does Red Creeping Thyme solve? It fills gaps between pavers, covers hot, dry areas where turf fails, and adds fragrance and color to walkable spaces.
β’ Is it walkable? Yes, it tolerates light foot traffic and is ideal for steppingβstone paths.
β’ Will it grow between pavers? Yes, its spreading habit naturally fills gaps and stays low.
β’ Is it drought tolerant? Once established, it thrives in dry, sunny conditions.
β’ Does it stay evergreen? It is semiβevergreen in most climates.
β’ How fast does it spread? Moderate spread, typically filling in within one growing season when spaced properly.
β’ Is it edible? No, this is an ornamental thyme and not recommended for culinary use.
Description:
Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus) is a durable, aromatic groundcover valued for its ability to handle heat, sun, and dry soil. Its dense, low mat naturally suppresses weeds and softens hardscape edges. The summer blooms attract pollinators, while the foliage provides texture and fragrance throughout the growing season. It performs best in wellβdrained soil and full sun, making it ideal for rock gardens, pathways, and sunny borders.
Planting & Care:
β’ Soil: Prefers ordinary, wellβdrained soil
β’ Sun: Full sun for best color and density
β’ Water: Minimal once established; water regularly during establishment
β’ Spacing: Plant 12β18 inches apart for cohesive coverage
β’ Maintenance: Light trim after flowering if needed to maintain shape
Seasonal Notes:
β’ Semiβevergreen foliage provides multiβseason interest
β’ Heatβtolerant and droughtβresistant once established
β’ Blooms attract bees and other pollinators
Ideal Uses:
β’ Between stepping stones and pavers
β’ Walkable pathways
β’ Rock gardens and gravel beds
β’ Sunny borders and edging
β’ Hot, dry areas where grass fails
Explore more options in our SunβLoving Groundcovers collection.
Order Red Creeping Thyme:
Enhance your landscape with the fragrance, color, and walkable texture of Red Creeping Thyme from Greenwood Nursery. Its drought tolerance, durability, and vibrant blooms make it a standout choice for sunny, highβtraffic garden areas.
Shipping Information:
β’ Available Sizes: Pint pots
β’ Availability: Ships yearβround as stock permits
Related Categories:
β’ SunβLoving Groundcovers
β’ Walkable Groundcovers
β’ Drought Tolerant Plants
β’ Fragrant Plants
Planting Instructions
How Your Plants Are Shipped & Care Instructions
To ensure a seamless transition to your garden, please follow the specific steps below based on the type of plant you ordered:
π¦ 1. Container-Grown Plants
Our container-grown plants are shipped with fully established root systems nestled in premium potting media.
- Unpack & Water Instantly: Carefully remove the protective packaging and check the soil moisture. Give the pot a thorough watering until moisture runs out the bottom drainage holes.
- Acclimation Period: Place your container plant in a sheltered, partially shaded location for 2 to 3 days to help it recover from transit before moving it to full sun.
- Planting Depth: Plant at the exact same depth it was sitting in its shipping container, gently loosening the outer roots if they are encircling the root ball.
- Moisture Control: Keep the soil consistently damp but never soggy for the first few weeks as the roots expand.
π± 2. Seedling & Liner Bare-Root Plants
Seedlings and liners are young, vibrant plants shipped without pots to make transit highly efficient.
- Immediate Attention: Unpack immediately upon arrival. If you cannot plant them right away, keep the roots moist and store them in a cool, shaded location out of the wind.
- Hydration First: Soak the roots in a bucket of water for 1 to 2 hours right before planting to wake them up.
- Planting: Spread the roots out naturally in the planting hole. Ensure the crown (where the roots meet the stem) sits right at the soil level. Water thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots.
πΎ 3. Groundcover Bare-Root Plants
Groundcover bare-root bundles (like Vinca minor or Sedum) are shipped dormant or semi-dormant, ready to take off once in the ground.
- Check Moisture: Open the bundle immediately. The packing material around the roots should be damp. If planting is delayed a day or two, lightly mist the roots to keep them from drying out.
- Soak Before Planting: Soak the root systems in water for about an hour before putting them in the ground.
- Spacing & Depth: Plant them at the same depth they were growing previously, firming the soil gently over the roots to eliminate any air pockets. Water heavily right after planting and keep the area consistently moist until established.
Shipping Information
Orders containing only hard goods generally ship right away
as the inventory allows. Those items ship year-round and generally within one
week.
When ordering plants during fall or spring shipping, we will
set your order for theΒ next available shipping week appropriate for your
location. April and May are our busiest months, and sometimes shipping delays
happen. Plants may be processed later than scheduled or the shipping department may get behind. This is not the norm, but it does sometimes happen. Please bear with us if this happens.
Our bare-root (field-grown) trees and shrubs typically arrive at the facility for shipping in November, December, and January (for fall shipping) and in February, March, April, and May (for spring shipping).
An example ofΒ month-by-month shippingΒ would be as follows, as plants are available:
January - zones 9 - 10Β
February - zones 8 - 10Β
March - zones 7 - 10
April - zones 6 - 10
May - zones 5 - 9
June - zones 3 - 8
JulyΒ - zones 3 - 7
August - zones 4 - 7
September - zones 5 - 8
October - zones 5 (some areas) - 9
November - zones 6 (some areas)Β - 10Β
December - zones 8 - 10
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