Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet', Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet', Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme
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Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
SKU: HC018268
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Overview
Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ (Creeping Thyme) is a dwarf cultivar with tiny rounded leaves that create cushions of aromatic foliage. It can be tucked into stone walls, containers, and gravel or rock gardens. This groundcover can handle occasional foot traffic, so plant along walkways or between pavers where it will release a lovely aroma. Plants are covered in deep magenta pink flowers from late spring into summer, attracting pollinators.
key features
Botanical Name
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Fragrant, Evergreen, Small Spaces, Rock Gardens, Erosion Control
Soil Moisture
Waterwise, Average
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
Mature Height
1-2" tall
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
SKU
HC018268
Description
Creeping Thyme is a widely popular groundcover thanks to its resilient nature, and Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ is a must-have compact cultivar ideal for adding new layers of aroma, color, and texture to your waterwise landscape. It thrives in moderately fertile soil, average to dry, alkaline to neutral, and prefers well-drained soil. It can tolerate poor soil, salt, and is drought tolerant once established. Deer and rabbit resistant, it’s easy to grow and essentially pest-free, thanks in part to its aromatic essential oils in its foliage. Thymus serpyllum is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
