Botanical Name: Thymus praecox

Zone: 4-9

Soil: Well drained.

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Time and Color: Red flowers in late spring to early summer.

Description: Attractive to bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant. A sun-loving herb valued as an ornamental groundcover. Forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, dark green leaves that are smothered in bright magenta-red flowers. In fall, the foliage turns a beautiful bronze. Lovely between stones on a path or cascading over walls.

Care: Thyme benefits from occasional shearing after blooming to keep plants full and bushy.