Thymus serpyllum 'Jelitto's Purple Carpet'

Also Known As

Thymus praecox 'Purple Carpet'
Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

Thymus serpyllum 'Jelitto's Purple Carpet' plant details

Thymus serpyllum 'Jelitto's Purple Carpet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus serpyllum 'Jelitto's Purple Carpet'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus serpyllum 'Jelitto's Purple Carpet'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple Carpet' has deep warm purple flowers. Creeping thymes take the wonderful aroma of the herb and put it into the ornamental garden. Use it in full sun as a groundcover or tuck it around stepping stones or in the rock garden. Easy to grow where drainage is good. Popular with bees.