Thymus praecox arcticus
Mother-of-Thyme, Creeping Thyme
Description
This evergreen groundcover needs full sun to light shade. It grows to 3" tall, forming a dense, thick mat. It needs well-drained, light soil. Creeping Thyme is considered drought tolerant. The foliage is dark green and slightly hairy. It has a pleasant, minty fragrance when crushed, though not considered for culinary uses. Flowers are lilac purple and bloom in the summer. It attracts bees and butterflies.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.