Creeping Thyme 'Magic Carpet', Wild Thyme 'Magic Carpet', Breckland Thyme 'Magic Carpet', Mother of Thyme 'Magic Carpet', Wholly Thyme 'Magic Carpet'
Primarily used as a ground cover, Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ (Creeping Thyme) is a dwarf, aromatic sub-shrub forming a tight cushion of tiny, rounded, dark green leaves. Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer, it features clusters of tiny, bright magenta-pink flowers. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking. Evergreen in mild winters.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Thymus |
Common names | Wild Thyme, Thyme, Creeping Thyme |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
Genus | Thymus |
Common names | Wild Thyme, Thyme, Creeping Thyme |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden |
How many Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ (Creeping Thyme) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Thymus serpyllum ‘Magic Carpet’ (Creeping Thyme) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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