Soft Landing Thyme
Soft landing thyme is a short, vigorous groundcover. Growing as a mat of soft green leaves, it becomes adorned with pink flowers in late spring.
It is taller than some of the other cultivars of creeping thyme. Its height make it better used as a groundcover rather than planting between flagstone steps-- where it might cause a tripping hazard.
Soft Landing Thyme
Soft landing thyme is a short, vigorous groundcover. Growing as a mat of soft green leaves, it becomes adorned with pink flowers in late spring.
It is taller than some of the other cultivars of creeping thyme. Its height make it better used as a groundcover rather than planting between flagstone steps-- where it might cause a tripping hazard.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Thymus 'Soft Landing'
Pronunciation
TY-muss
Mature Height
3 to 4 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
genus native to Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
Soft landing thyme has been one of the more successful creeping thymes at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. It is one of the cultivars that makes up the thyme lawn. It is a little taller and less susceptible to winterkill than other creeping thymes.
Maintenance
Winter watering will help prevent dieback in areas with no persistent snow cover. Shear off spent flower stalks after flowering.