RED THYME GROUND COVER FULL

Native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings in summer.Cut back as necessary to maintain plant appearance.Some people do mow the thyme lawn after flowers are spent, but it’s okay to be a little lazy and leave the area as is. Thereafter, say goodbye to fertilizing, thatching, regular watering, and even mowing if you so desire. Plant the thyme plugs about 8 inches (20 cm.) apart and water in well.

Perfect for edging, it also adds character to rock gardens where it will beautifully sprawl over small rocks. Prior to planting, make sure the thyme plants are damp. Provides an interesting texture to pathways. Excellent ground cover or filler between stepping stones, where it releases its fragrance when trodden on.Once it touches the soil, new roots grow on the stem. Instead of creeping and spreading the stem grows horizontally. Perfect for filling between stepping stones, as it will tolerate. Red creeping thyme is an ideal and attractive ground cover.

RED THYME GROUND COVER FULL

A full sun lover, this plant is best grown in moderately fertile, average to dry, alkaline to neutral, well-drained soils. This creeping perennial herb makes a beautiful ground cover with deep, lavender-red blooms.

The procedure is like slicing a tray of brownies. tall (2-5 cm) and will spread over time by rooting stems to 12-18 in. In order to plant thyme that is in flats, its plugs need to be cut into 2-inch squares with the blade of a trowel. This creeping perennial herb create a lush ground cover of small green leaves and vibrant pink flowers Aromatic to the touch. Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking. Red Creeping Thyme grows into a lush carpet of small green foliage and vibrant red-pink flowers. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer, it features clusters of tiny, bright magenta-pink flowers. These are all very short and dont produce much long top growth, which would be a tripping hazard. Primarily used as a ground cover, Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' (Creeping Thyme) is a dwarf, aromatic sub-shrub forming a tight cushion of tiny, rounded, dark green leaves. Some of the best types of thyme for a thyme lawn are Thymus serpyllum Elfin (Elfin thyme), Thymus coccineus (Red Creeping thyme) and Thymus pseudolanuginosus (Wooly thyme).

Red thyme ground cover