SKU: 1282 Red Creeping Thyme- Thyme Coccineus- One Plant Per 3.5″ Pot

Red Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’) is a low-growing, aromatic perennial prized for its brilliant magenta-red blooms that blanket the ground in summer. With its dense, mat-forming habit and tiny, fragrant evergreen leaves, this variety is ideal for groundcover, pathways, rock gardens, or between stepping stones. It’s drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and attracts pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits.

$10.95

Quantity	Price For Each Unit
1	$10.95 / each
2	$10.07 / each
3	$9.96 / each
4	$9.85 / each
5 +	$9.75 / each

Description

Key Features:

Color:
• Vibrant magenta-red flowers in early to mid-summer
• Dark green, fine-textured foliage
Fragrance: Strong herbal aroma from foliage, especially when stepped on
Wildlife Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant
Pest Resistance: Very pest-resistant and disease-tolerant
Planting Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 4–9
Sun Preferences: Requires full sun for best bloom and compact growth
Drought Tolerance: Excellent once established
Size at Maturity: Grows 2–4 inches tall and spreads up to 18 inches wide
Planting Instructions (from a 3.5" pot):
1. Choose a sunny location with well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
2. Dig a hole the same depth as the pot and slightly wider
3. Place the plant at soil level, backfill, and water thoroughly
4. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for spreading
5. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged droughts
6. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat appearance and encourage dense growth

Red Creeping Thyme offers a beautiful, fragrant, and durable groundcover solution, perfect for tough sunny spots, erosion control, or adding pollinator-friendly charm to walkways and borders.

***We recommend that you wait 7 to 10 days from the date of receipt before repotting your plants, to allow them to recover from the shock of shipping***

Exercise caution and use your best judgment before ordering during unusually hot or cold weather (below 32 degrees F, or in excess of 95F for shipping purposes), as these extremes may leave your plant vulnerable to damage. The optimal time for planting for most of our material is in mid to late spring, past the danger of hard frost. Please refer to our preferred shipping and planting guide for your area below.

Sometimes these plants are small, like the pictures. Sometimes they will be larger, depending on crop rotation. No plants are shipped from our farm until fully rooted.

Our unique, innovative packaging ensures your order arrives in excellent condition. We recommend that you place your order according to the ideal planting time for your growing zone (see estimated dates below).

Spring

Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May

Zone 5: Late April to Early May

Zone 6: Mid to Late April

Zone 7: Early to Mid April

Zone 8: Late March to Early April

Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall

Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September

Zone 5: Early to Mid September

Zone 6: Mid September

Zone 7: Mid to Late September