Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream'

Creeping Thyme, Mother-of-Thyme, Woolly Thyme

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 2" to 3" / 5cm to 10cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage