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Creeping Thyme, Nutmeg-scented Thyme 'Nutmeg'

Thymus

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Thymus (TY-muss)

Info

Synonym

Thymus praecox

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Herbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Smokerun, Pennsylvania

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