Red Creeping Thyme

Description

Enhance your garden with the Marie Ballard Aster Red Creeping Thyme, a charming, low-growing plant that combines the vibrant color of asters with the aromatic appeal of creeping thyme. Perfect for ground cover, rock gardens, or along borders, this hardy and beautiful plant forms a dense mat of red blooms in late spring to early summer. It’s an ideal choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly addition that attracts pollinators and adds a pop of color to your landscape.

Features:

1. Vibrant Red Blooms: Bright red flowers that create a stunning contrast against the lush green foliage, adding striking color to your garden.
2. Ground Cover: Its creeping nature makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, filling gaps between other plants and helping to suppress weeds.
3. Aromatic Foliage: The aromatic thyme leaves release a fragrant scent when disturbed, adding a sensory dimension to your garden.
4. Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.
5. Low Maintenance: Hardy and easy to care for, this plant thrives with minimal attention, making it perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.
6. Versatile Planting: Ideal for planting in rock gardens, pathways, as edging plants, or in containers for a cascading effect.

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Marie Ballard Aster Red Creeping Thyme
• Flower Color: Red
• Plant Height: 4-6 inches (10-15 cm)
• Spacing: 6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer