Plant Number: 1.515.170 |
Nutmeg Thyme
Thymus praecox Nutmeg-scented selection
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There are a great many selections of Thyme grown in gardens, all of them with some degree of spicy fragrance. This flat-growing Thyme features nutmeg-scented green leaves, smothered by mauve-pink flowers in early summer. A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate traffic. Creeping Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen. |
Zone 2 to Zone 9 |
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Conditions | Appearance | |
Sun Exposure Full Sun Soil Type Normal Sandy Soil pH Acid Alkaline Neutral Soil Moisture Dry Care Level Easy Foot Traffic Moderate Rate of Spread Medium |
Flower Colour Mauvelilac Blooming Time Early Summer Mid Summer Foliage Color Deep Green Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Alpine & Rock Attracts Butterflies Border Containers Culinary Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Edging Evergreen Fragrant Ground Cover Flower Head Size Very Small Height 5-10 cm 2-4 inches Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches |
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