Thyme Purple Carpet

Blooming profusely from early to mid summer it features clusters of tiny bright magenta pink flowers.

Thyme purple carpet. Creeping thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall and even small pieces will take root and grow. Rich in nectar they attract butterflies. 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. Even small pieces will take root.

Purple carpet this variety is the most popular type of creeping thyme found all over the world. Creeping thyme also known commonly as mother of thyme is an easily grown spreading thyme variety. There are several types of creeping thyme that come in different colors and characteristics. These flowers bloom in early summer and are designed to withstand even the most extreme heat.

It is very low growing and covered in beautiful lavender flowers during early to mid summer. Purple carpet creeping thyme will grow to be only 2 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 inches tall with the flowers with a spread of 14 inches. The purple carpet grows at a low height creating a purple carpet of flowers that gardeners can walk on without damaging the plant. Tiny dark green leaves dark purple in fall.

It is excellent planted as a lawn substitute or among stepping stones or pavers to create a living patio. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. Outsidepride magic carpet creeping thyme ground cover 1000 seeds 2 6 out of 5 stars 344. Well adapted for most parts of the country.

This flat growing variety features tiny dark green leaves smothered by bright mauve purple flowers in early summer. This variety spreads out to 18 inches in diameter. Below are some of the most popular types. Let s learn more about creeping thyme plant care.

When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Plus they attract butterflies and are tolerant of rocky areas. You will have a beautiful lush purple creeping carpet flower mat in less than two weeks. It s a dense ground cover that produces purple flowers and.

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