Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
Also Known As
- Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' plant details
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: culinary, edible, floriferous, fragrant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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Gardening facts about Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' plant
How to Grow Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Perennial, Groundcover, Herb
Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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