Thymus Species, Creeping Thyme

Thymuslongicaulis

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Thymus (TY-muss)
Species
longicaulis (lon-jee-KAW-liss)
Synonym
Thymus adriaticus
Thymus areophilus
Thymus brevicalyx
Thymus dalmaticus
Thymus illyricus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Irvine, California

Boise, Idaho

Winnetka, Illinois

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Canby, Oregon

West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
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Boise, ID | March 2018 | negative

This species looks good for a year or so, then it becomes quite leggy with wiry woody stems that just look awful in the spring. I like th...Read More

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(Zone 8b) | July 2006 | positive

Dark green glossy foliage..the stems can reach a length of 1m. Pretty hanging over a garden wall. Short living...can withstand some shady...Read More

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