Creeping Thyme

Thymus praecox

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers full sun and well drained soil. This fast growing plant is very drought tolerant. This species forms a ground cover that will tolerate foot traffic. Cut back stems to control growth or appearance. Propagate by division in the spring or fall. Attracts butterflies and bees. Deer resistant.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Exotic, not native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Height (ft)

0.25-0.5

Flower Color

Purple

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

June-Sept

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance