Coccineus Thyme Seeds - Flower Plant
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Coccineus Thyme Seeds
Coccineus Thyme is a low-growing aromatic perennial herb valued for its dense evergreen foliage and vibrant crimson to reddish-pink flowers. It is well suited for herb gardens, rock gardens, borders, pathways, ground covers, and containers, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil and minimal maintenance.
Key Features
Colorful Blooms
Produces abundant crimson to reddish-pink flowers that add vibrant seasonal color.
Dense Evergreen Foliage
Forms a compact aromatic mat that provides year-round texture and visual appeal.
Excellent Ground Cover
Ideal for filling spaces between stepping stones, rock gardens, borders, and slopes.
Pollinator Friendly
Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Thymus praecox 'Coccineus' |
| Common Name | Coccineus Thyme |
| Seed Type | Herb Seed |
| Growth Habit | Low-Growing Perennial |
| USDA Zones | 4–9 |
| Planting Season | Spring or Fall |
| Growing Season | Spring Through Fall |
| Sowing Season | Spring |
| Sowing Months | March–May |
| Germination Time | 14–28 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 65–70°F (18–21°C); Surface Sow with Light Exposure |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained Sandy or Loamy Soil |
| Watering | Low to Moderate; Allow Soil to Dry Slightly Between Watering |
| Mature Size | 2–4 in Tall × 12–18 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 12–18 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Perfect For Rock Gardens, Borders, Pathways And Herb Gardens
Coccineus Thyme offers colorful blooms, aromatic evergreen foliage, and an attractive spreading habit that makes it an excellent choice for ground covers, edging, containers, rock gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.