Thymus praecox 'Albus'
$12.95 / 1 QT
White Creeping Thyme ·
Description
Thymus praecox 'Albus', commonly known as Thymus praecox, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its white flowers during summer. It typically matures 3–6 inches tall and 3–12 inches wide. Grow it in full sun in average to occasionally dry, well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Greenland, Europe to Turkey. The nectar from flowers attracts bees and butterflies. In the landscape, it works well in border, mass planting, and container. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and dry soil.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Thymus praecox 'Albus' is valued for its ornamental foliage, flowers, form, or seasonal contribution.
| Thymus praecox 'Albus' | |
| Thymus praecox | |
| Yes | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Greenland, Europe to Turkey | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Full Sun | |
| 0 - 0 ft | |
| 1 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Strong | |
| White | |
| Insignificant | |
| Butterflies, Pollinators | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Summer |