Dense mat of fragrant red blooms: Quickly covers bare ground and adds vibrant color to gardens
Attracts pollinators like butterflies: Supports local ecosystems and increases garden biodiversity
Deer resistant: Reduces risk of damage from wildlife for low-maintenance gardening
Cold hardy and drought resistant: Thrives in a wide range of climates with minimal watering
Easy to grow and low maintenance: Suitable for gardeners with little care experience
Summarized by Shop
Vibrant flowers bloom prolifically in summer!
Foliage and flowers are aromatic.
Easy to grow flowering ground cover, thriving with little care.
Deer-resistant, but attracts pollinators like butterflies.
Zones 3-8, sun, 4" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
Flower Color
Red, Pink
Growth Habit
Spreading
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Sunlight
Full sun
Watering Needs
Low
Hardiness Zones
3a, 8a
Summarized by Shop
3.6
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last attempt at growing this plant
I live in New Mexico, zone 7 and have attempted to grow red creeping thyme several times. This was my first purchase from Great garden plants and while the plants arrived in good condition, the thyme died very quickly. I believe it must just be to hot here for this plant.
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G.L. · August 11, 2026
Items arrived “out of pot” scattered all over bottom of box