Growing Information

Growing zone guide
Growing Zone Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Sunlight Bright light
Type of Soil Alkaline to neutral
Mature Height 1–2 inches (2–5 cm)
Maintenance Level Low maintenance
Water Requirement Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Additional Information
Growth Rate

Moderate to fast ground cover.


Colorful Leaves Yes
Flowering Yes
Bloom Color Pink
Ornamental Berries N/A
Disease resistant Yes
Cold Tolerant Yes
Heat Tolerant Yes
Drought Tolerant Yes
Deer Resistant Yes
Edible Yes
Wildlife Attraction

Attracts pollinators; resists deer.


Self-pollinating Self-pollinating
Seasonality

Evergreen in mild winters; flowers in early summer.


Ideal For

Groundcovers, rock gardens, between stepping stones

Leaf Description

Dense mat of tiny grey-green leaves covered in fine hair; soft and woolly.


Flower Description

Tiny pink to lavender flowers in early to midsummer.


Pruning & Maintenance

Light trim after flowering to keep it compact.


Water Needs

Low once established; drought-tolerant.


Light Needs

Full sun is essential for best texture and flower show.


Harvesting

Not typically used in culinary form; more ornamental.


Fertilizing

Not needed in poor soils; overfeeding weakens flavor and form.


Additional Care Tips N/A
Pollination

Attracts bees and beneficial insects.


Companion Plants

Sedum, creeping phlox, dianthus, alpine plants, or other thyme varieties.


Flowering and Seasonality

Evergreen in mild winters; flowers in early summer.


Tiny pink to lavender flowers in early to midsummer.


Pet Friendly

Yes

Growing Zone
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

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