Thyme Purple Carpet

Tiny dark green leaves dark purple in fall.

Thyme purple carpet.

Even small pieces will take root. It s a dense ground cover that produces purple flowers and. Blooming profusely from early to mid summer it features clusters of tiny bright magenta pink flowers. There are several types of creeping thyme that come in different colors and characteristics.

Well adapted for most parts of the country. Creeping thyme also known commonly as mother of thyme is an easily grown spreading thyme variety. It creates a purple carpet that can be walked over hence its name. Below are some of the most popular types.

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. Purple carpet this variety is the most popular type of creeping thyme found all over the world. This is probably the most used. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground.

You will have a beautiful lush purple creeping carpet flower mat in less than two weeks. These flowers bloom in early summer and are designed to withstand even the most extreme heat. A strong grower ideal as a drought tolerant lawn substitute or for planting between flagstones tolerating moderate foot traffic. This variety spreads out to 18 inches in diameter.

This flat growing variety features tiny dark green leaves smothered by bright mauve purple flowers in early summer. Let s learn more about creeping thyme plant care. 2 offers from 6 99. The purple carpet grows at a low height creating a purple carpet of flowers that gardeners can walk on without damaging the plant.

10 purple climbing rose seeds 2 7 out of 5 stars 290. Creeping thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall and even small pieces will take root and grow. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. 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.

Outsidepride magic carpet creeping thyme ground cover 1000 seeds 2 6 out of 5 stars 344. Rich in nectar they attract butterflies. Hardiness regions 4 to 9. Outsidepride aubrieta rock cress cascade blue seeds 1000 seeds 3 0 out of 5 stars 98.

Plus they attract butterflies and are tolerant of rocky areas.