Can you eat thymus serpyllum coccineus?

And before you ask, no, creeping thymes are not edible, they have a slight aroma but the oil content is too low for culinary use. They’re bred for flowering and a dense groundcover growth habit, not flavour! Coccineus Thyme (Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus’) grows very flat and copes with hot, dry conditions.

How do you treat thymus Serpyllum?

How to care for thyme. Thyme will rarely need watering apart from during very prolonged periods of dry or drought conditions in summer. Ensure plants in pots are not allowed to completely dry out. Thyme doesn’t like rich soil, but will benefit from a light feeding of a high potash plant food in spring.

Can you walk on thymus Serpyllum?

A creeping thyme lawn is not only drought resistant, but it generally requires much less water than traditional turf grasses too. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, can be walked upon, and will rapidly spread to fill in a space. Elfin thyme (Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’)

Is thymus Serpyllum invasive?

T. serpyllum) can be invasive in some situations. It likes full sun exposure and sandy, relatively dry soil. In some areas of eastern Ontario it has escaped from cultivation and established itself along roadsides and in fields.

When should I plant creeping thyme?

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Planting should be done in late spring or early summer, after the fear of frost has passed. This will allow the roots to establish themselves through the growing season. Creeping thyme needs soil with good drainage in order to allow the plant to flourish and spread.

Should I prune thyme?

Trim thyme back after it’s finished flowering to promote new growth. This will give you more leaves to harvest through autumn. If you don’t tidy them up, plants become woody and will need replacing after three years. Once established, thyme won’t need watering.

Will thyme take over my garden?

Mint, oregano, pennyroyal and even thyme will spread through underground runners and can quickly take over the garden. They can be hard to remove as small bits of roots left behind can grow into full plants.

When can I plant creeping thyme?

What is creeping thyme good for?

Creeping thyme, also known commonly as ‘Mother of Thyme,’ is an easily grown, spreading thyme variety. It is excellent planted as a lawn substitute or among stepping stones or pavers to create a living patio.

Is creeping thyme toxic to dogs?

“The creeping thyme does well as a dog-friendly ground cover. Irish Moss, Labrador Violet, Miniature Stonecrop (although invasive, so be careful where you plant it) as well as snow in summer are rather dog-abuse-tolerant and are non-toxic.”

What kind of flowers does thymus coccineus have?

Thymus Coccineus Group (Creeping Thyme) includes dwarf, aromatic sub-shrubs forming a showy carpet of tiny, glossy, blue-green leaves. Blooming profusely in early to mid summer, it features clusters of small, deep pink, tubular flowers. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking.

What to do with Thymus praecox coccineus leaves?

Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking. A lovely groundcover for small areas. The Coccineus Group is often also listed as Thymus praecox ‘Coccineus or Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus. Evergreen in mild winters.

What kind of flowers does creeping thyme have?

Thymus Coccineus Group (Creeping Thyme) includes dwarf, aromatic sub-shrubs forming a showy carpet of tiny, glossy, blue-green leaves. Blooming profusely in early to mid summer, it features clusters of small, deep pink, tubular flowers. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies.

Where does the Greek word thymus come from?

Thymus or thymon is Greek for “courage.” Through the centuries it has been used for traditions relating to this theme. Roman soldiers bathed in thyme water, European knights carried thyme tokens.