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Mother of Thyme, Creeping Thyme

Scientific Name: Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus (E. Durand) Jalas
Synonym: Thymus arcticus, Thymus britannicus, Thymus britoniensis, Thymus drucei
Family: Lamiaceae

Thymus praecox ssp. arcticus 'Coccineus' at the Chicago Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24,30-43
USDA: 4-8

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Southern, central and western Europe

Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial, 3 inches tall (7.5 cm.), 3 to 6 inches in spread (7.5 to 15 cm.), dark green obovate leaves, up to 0.24 inches long (6 mm.)

Flowers: White, pink or purple flowers

Watering Needs: Moderate water

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