(1-2” tall x 8-12” wide) The versatility of 'Highland Cream' Creeping Thyme cannot be understated. It’s a tough evergreen perennial for tough spots, mounding and trailing in rocky, sandy soils where drought can be an issue. And, it’s a gorgeous variegated groundcover that is covered in white-pink blooms in early summer that attract pollinators all day long. Use it to edge your pathways, where it can tolerate moderate foot traffic, or along a stone wall, where its creamy-green tiny leaves will be shown off to best advantage. The keys to growing 'Highland Cream' Creeping Thyme well are sunshine and drainage. Make sure you have got plenty of both and you will rejoice in the vigor and beauty of this fabulous, versatile perennial herb!
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018939 AM018923 (Tray of 16) AM018906 (Plant - 3" Pot)
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Common Name | Highland Cream Creeping Thyme |
Botanical Name | Thymus praecox Highland Cream |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink |
Mature Height | 1-2" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 8-12" wide |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Small green foliage with creamy-white margins. |
Evergreen | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Heat, Dry Sites |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Groundcover, Evergreen, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Additional Information | Tolerates moderate foot traffic. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |