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Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Coccineum'
Red Creeping Thyme
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Soft aromatic foliage is covered with light rose flowers in summer. Deep green foliage gives way to bronze as weather turns cold. Very versatile perennial that will cover dry slopes, creep around roses or work perfectly as a lawn substitute. Will tolerate moderate foot traffic (1-2 times daily).
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Fragrant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme get?
About <6" tall and 36"+ wide at maturity.
How much sun does Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Coccineum Red Creeping Thyme wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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