Creeping variety of thyme that produces bright pink flowers in the summer

dry and shallow-rocky soil

Summer foliage is deep to medium green that shifts to yellow and beige in fall

This Pensacola design uses late winter and early spring flowers with a nod to sunny Florida

A classic sympathy wreath featuring an array of red and white flowers

Acanthus spinosus (Bear’s Breeches) Size:Large Creeping variety of thyme thatA clumping, herbaceous perennial with attractive foliage and tall, upright blooms from late spring to midsummer. The mauve, snapdragon like flower spikes reach 3 to 4 tall. Grows in full sun to part shade and medium moisture, well drained soil. Photos courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden