Thymus praecox Nutmeg-scented selection

Nutmeg Thyme

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.515.170

There are a great many selections of Thyme grown in gardens, all of them with some degree of spicy fragrance. This flat-growing Thyme features nutmeg-scented green leaves, smothered by mauve-pink flowers in early summer. A strong grower, ideal as a drought-tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones, tolerating moderate traffic. Creeping Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.

Further details for
Thymus praecox Nutmeg-scented selection

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac

Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage Color
Deep Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Culinary
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
  Ground Cover

Flower Head Size
Very Small

Height
5-10 cm
2-4 inches

Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches

Foot Traffic
Moderate

Growth Rate
Medium