Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream'

Thyme is a versatile addition to any sunny garden, whether one is seeking the edible varieties or just the ornamentals. 'Highland Cream' creeping thyme is definitely of the ornamental type, growing as a dense ground cover made up of countless small, variegated leaves that are mildly fragrant when bruised. Only two to four inches tall, this variety may spread up to a foot wide, trailing nicely from hanging baskets or container planters, over rocks and retaining walls, or between stepping stones. The cream and green leaves add a bit of brightness, especially to hardscapes, as do the pink flowers in the summer.
Creeping thyme will often die back completely in the Pacific NW winter garden, but comes back quickly in the spring. It does best in gravelly soil and becomes drought tolerant once established. Deer are not fond of it but bees and other pollinators enjoy the flowers.  
 

Common Name: Creeping thyme

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 2" - 4" tall, 8" - 12" wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun
• Morning Sun
• Morning Shade

Foliage Color: Variegated

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time:

• Summer

Structure: Ground cover

Characteristics:

• Attracts pollinators
• Container Lover
• Deer-resistant
• Drought tolerant once established
• Fragrant
• Hanging Basket Lover

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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