{"product_id":"thymus-praecox-arcticus","title":"Thymus praecox 'Arcticus' - Creeping Thyme","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping Thyme\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymus praecox 'Arcticus'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac-pink to purple flowers, fine and aromatic grayish-green foliage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.02–0.05 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.20–0.40 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very creeping and spreading, flowers in small compact spikes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e June to September\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low, extremely drought-tolerant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, light, tolerates poor, rocky, and calcareous soils\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent, perfect for alpine and rock gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar-bearing plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robust aromatic foliage, intense herbaceous flavor with spicy and slightly minty notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                _____________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThymus praecox arcticus is an extremely hardy and self-sufficient alpine perennial, ideal for creating an ornamental and culinary flowering carpet in challenging environments. Its persistent grayish foliage and lilac-pink flowers provide colorful coverage from early summer to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to maintain a compact and dense shape. Water only at planting; once established, the plant thrives without additional watering and prefers dry, well-drained conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide every four to five years in spring to revitalize clumps and encourage vigorous growth. Harvest leaves as needed for cooking, drying, or aromatic infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"5 inches","offer_id":48327906623792,"sku":"","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/771741257_9f263fe7af_b.jpg?v=1714870406","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/thymus-praecox-arcticus","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}