Thyme: Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'
Botanical name: Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'
Common name: Mother-of-Thyme, Red Compact
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Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Zones: | 4a thru 9b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
deer resistant, rabbit resistant, winter interest, fall interest, butterfly attracting, bee attracting, edible, drought tolerant |
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description for "Thyme: Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'"
Considered by many to be the showiest ground cover thyme with its profuse show of rose-red flowers in summer. Also notable for its thick mats of dark green leaves. A fine variety for planting thyme lawns and between flagstones.