Thymus praecox '~Species'

Creeping Thyme, Mother-of-Thyme, Woolly Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, cascades, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage