Creeping Carpet Thyme
Rich in nectar they attract butterflies.
Creeping carpet thyme. Photo by megan machucho. Purple carpet this variety is the most popular type of creeping thyme found all over the world. Let s learn more about creeping thyme plant care. Purple carpet creeping thyme is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground hugging habit of growth.
Purple carpet creeping thyme is a dense herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground hugging habit of growth. Magic carpet thyme is perfect for edging the flower border rock gardens. 1 0 out of 5 stars 3. 1000 seeds creeping thyme seeds magic carpet thymus serpyllum perennial ground cover.
The purple carpet grows at a low height creating a purple carpet of flowers that gardeners can walk on without damaging the plant. Purple carpet creeping thyme is a beautiful colorful alternative to grass. 5 0 out of 5 stars 1. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.
Creeping thyme also known commonly as mother of thyme is an easily grown spreading thyme variety. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect. It is excellent planted as a lawn substitute or among stepping stones or pavers to create a living patio. Ground covers are low growing low maintenance and sometimes tolerate being walked on.
This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active. Although the leaves are aromatic they are rarely used in cooking. Blooming profusely from early to mid summer it features clusters of tiny bright magenta pink flowers. If you are looking to add some color and depth to your garden or lawn you can achieve that with a ground cover plant.
Creeping thyme ground cover is only 2 4 inches high and it spreads and flowers for most of the summer.