| Description | A low growing ground cover good for full sun dry sites in rock gardens. Has red flowers |
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| Pronunciation | (TY-mus)(pray-koks) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates dry conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Flowers | rosey red, lavender red |
| Leaves | scented when crushed, can take some traffic |
| Dimensions | 2 inches tall, creeping, mat forming |
| Propagation | division |
| Misc Facts | Thymus is derived from either a Greek verb meaning ‘to fumigate’ or a noun (courage) and, as thymon, is a classical Greek name used by the Greek philosopher, Theophrastus (c.327-c.287 BC), for thyme or another similar plant. (#145) Has a vast array of medicinal, aromatic, household, decorative and culinary uses |
| Notes & Reference | #44-The Complete Book of Herbs (Lesley Bremness), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #145-Plant Lives (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com |
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