NOTE: This product ships from a location that requires extra lead time. Orders placed by 10am EST on Thursday will usually ship early the following week. This product can be pre-ordered if out-of-stock. Please be sure to study the next paragraph below to understand the size of these small plants and avoid unmet expectations.

These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.

Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream', also known as Thyme 'Highland Cream', is a charming and versatile perennial that enhances any garden with its delicate beauty and practical uses. This variety is celebrated for its attractive, creamy-white foliage that forms a dense, low-growing mat. The soft, pastel hue of the leaves adds a subtle elegance and contrast to garden beds, paths, and containers. During late spring to early summer, 'Highland Cream' produces small, pale pink to lavender flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding a gentle splash of color to your garden. The plant’s aromatic leaves emit a pleasant fragrance, making it an ideal choice for herb gardens and as a sensory addition to your landscape. Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, demonstrating impressive drought tolerance once established. Its compact and spreading habit makes it perfect for use as a ground cover or in between paving stones, where it can provide both ornamental appeal and a subtle herbal scent when brushed against. Incorporating Thymus praecox 'Highland Cream' into your garden will not only offer a touch of elegance and color but also provide a hardy and low-maintenance ground cover. Its adaptability and delightful fragrance ensure it will be a valued addition to any garden, contributing to both its beauty and functionality.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• AHS Heat Zone: 9-4
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow to slow
• Mature height: 2-4"
• Spread: 8-12"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Foot Traffic, Rabbits
• pH of Soil: 6.1 - 7.8, Ideal pH: 6.6 - 7.3
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Between pavers & stepping stones: Yes
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Variegated: Yes
• Weed suppressor (once established): Yes

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