Description
Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' — commonly known as Red Creeping Thyme — is a low-growing, aromatic perennial sub-shrub in the mint family (Lamiaceae), prized for its vibrant magenta to reddish-pink flowers and fragrant, dark green foliage. This hardy, mat-forming groundcover is perfect for sunny landscapes, rock gardens, or between stepping stones, as it tolerates light foot traffic and releases a pleasant herbal scent when crushed. Blooming profusely from early to midsummer, its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting biodiversity.
[](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/thymus-coccineus-group)[](https://bambooplants.ca/product/red-creeping-thyme-thymus-coccineus/)- Height: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Hardiness Zone: 4–9
Characteristics & Attributes: Ideal for rock gardens, borders, patios, or as a lawn alternative in low-traffic areas. Drought-tolerant, deer and rabbit resistant, and low-maintenance. Suitable for containers, erosion control on slopes, or cascading over walls. Evergreen in milder climates with bronze foliage tones in fall. Recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.
(https://www.gardenia.net/plant/thymus-coccineus-group)(https://www.highcountrygardens.com/product/perennial-plants/thymus-praecox-ssp-arcticus-coccineus)Plant Type: Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Product Type: Container Plant, Outdoor Plant
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape to prevent movement during transit, ensuring minimal damage. We have been shipping plants this way for years, often in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping. Most plants go dormant in fall and winter, losing most leaves and appearing dry—this is normal, and they will flush out in spring.
[](https://www.parkseed.com/products/thymus-coccineus-red-creeping-thyme-v1806)We cannot ship some plants and sizes to California due to restrictions placed by the Department of Agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 2–4 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun (>6 hours) |
| Mature Width: | 12–18 inches |
| Botanical Name: | Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
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