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Thymus praecox Coccineus

Scientific Name : Thymus praecox
Common Name : Creeping Thyme
Hardiness Zone : 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -20°F (-29°C)
Plant Habit : Trailing
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Scented Foliage, Heat Tolerant
Water : Medium
Fertilizer : None or when needed only
Spacing : 6 - 9" (15 - 23cm)
Height : 2 - 4" (5 - 10cm)
Width : 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Low-growing perennial with small, elliptical green leaves and fuchsia-red blooms in Summer.
Idea & Tips : Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun.
Grower Information : Also known as Creeping Thyme. Low-growing perennial with small, elliptical, green leaves and fuchsia-red blooms in Summer.
'Coccineus'
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