Kermesinus Tea Thyme

Thymus pulegioides 'Kermesinus' Lamiaceae

Other names

Crimson Thyme, Pennsylvania Dutch Tea Thyme

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Well-Sweep Herb Farm

Description

Plants broadly spreading, to 20 cm in height; leaves ovate or obovate; flowers an intense red-purple, borne mid-June to early July.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4