Name: Thymus coccineus 1qt
Brand: The Siebenthaler Company
SKU: Thymus coccineus 1qt
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Red Creeping Thyme

Creeping red thyme, tiny pinkish-red flowers, fragrant mat-forming herb

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A low growing perennial groundcover with magenta-red blooms in summer. Tolerates poor, dry soil in full sun. Good for planting in stone walls and among paving stones. 2-4"

Botanical Name- Thymus coccineus

Pronunciation- TY-muss kok-SIN-ee-us

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Magenta red

Bloom Time- Early to mid summer

Companion Plants-

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Care Rating-

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP47B

Yearly Care Instructions- Shear after flowering to encourage new growth; prefers well-drained soil and light watering.

Trimming Instructions- Trim back after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed lightly with a low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring; low feeding need. Too much fertilizer in clay leads to reduced flavor and sprawl.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Garden-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, root rot

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