Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' – Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' – Creeping Thyme
Plant Profile
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' – Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' – Creeping Thyme
One of the most popular and widely grown creeping thymes, Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' puts on a truly magical show in summer when its dense, flat mat of tiny green leaves is completely covered in vivid rose-pink blooms. A fast-growing, vigorous groundcover, it quickly fills gaps between stepping stones, carpets sunny slopes, and makes an excellent low-maintenance lawn substitute in small areas. Fragrant, bee-friendly, and virtually care-free once established.
Key Features:
- Evergreen Perennial; low-growing creeping groundcover
- Drought and deer tolerant
- Vivid rose-pink blooms in summer; spectacular floral display
- Fast-growing; excellent lawn substitute in small areas
- Dense, fragrant mat; tolerates light foot traffic
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Excellent groundcover, stepping stone plant, and slope stabilizer
Growing Details:
Height: 2–3 in | Spread: 18–24 in
Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Dry/Low
Bloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Rose pink
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4–9
Plant Details
Everything you need to grow it well.
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