Thymus 'Coccineus' Red Creeping Thyme

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An exceptional ground cover in dry climates

There is a lot to love about Red Creeping Thyme. In early summer Red Creeping Thyme covers the floor of your garden in a sea of magenta or lavender-red. A low, mat-forming plant with fragrant foliage as well as beautiful blooms, it is easy and irresistible in any sunny setting.

Just a few inches high, the plant is densely covered with tiny, dark green, shiny leaves that are intensely aromatic when crushed—plant them between paving stones and enjoy their fragrance every time you pass by. You'll find yourself in wonderland with the thick carpet of fragrant vivid blooms carpeting your garden.

Evergreen in the South, semievergreen in the North. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil. They will start blooming in late spring, reaching 12-18 inches wide and only a couple of inches tall.

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Genus Thymus
Species praecox
Variety 'Coccineus'
Zone 4 - 9
Bloom Start to End Late Spring - Mid Summer
Habit Prostrate
Height 2 in - 4 in
Width 12 in - 18 in
Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year, Easy Care Plants, Flower, Butterfly Lovers, Fragrance
Bloom Color Red
Light Requirements Full Sun
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Drought Tolerant
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Border, Containers, Foliage Interest, Outdoor, Ground Cover, Ornamental
Restrictions *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Guam

Product Review Summary
Based on 4 reviews
The average rating for this product is 2.5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2.5/5.0
Customer Reviews
May 23, 2025
Don’t buy from them
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

Bought the 10 received the 20th all were super dead no chance.. they keep giving run around for emails for refund claim they didn’t get email with proof yet they responded about something else🙄😡

R. G from WA
March 24, 2025
Great plants
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered 6 plants for my front yard. They arrived in good condition and I immediately put them in my front garden. They have continued to thrive for the last several years and they commend a lot of attention when in flower. They continue to grow every year and they do a great job of keeping the weeds out.

John C from MA
October 15, 2024
Arrived half dead
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I got this with some other plants and the other two plants are doing great, but half of this one was dead and I watered it to see if it would come back, but now after a week, it has completely died. I am sure that Jackson & Perkins will replace it when I send them the picture I took right out of the box, because they have excellent customer service. I like the plants they sell, they are usually very healthy, this one was unusual.

Sandra Kicinski from FL
October 14, 2024
Sorry but didn’t work out
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

2 of 3 arrived brown & obviously dead. 3rd of 3 arrived with just a touch of green with mostly brown/dead; by morning it was totally dead and unable to plant any of them. Don’t know if it was the delivery system or something else that was the problem.

Mary Ann from CA

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