Thymus praecox 'Nutmeg'
Thymus praecox 'Nutmeg'
Creeping Thyme
A profusion of mauve-pink blooms cover this tight, deep green evergreen groundcover in summer. It is drought tolerant and sun loving. Spicy nutmeg scented leaves. While edible, it's more valued as a groundcover. (Groundcover)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer 2-3" tall x 12-18" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFragrant Fragrant
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant
Takes Light Foot Traffic Takes Light Foot Traffic