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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

What plants invite being trodden upon? Thyme does, radiating an invigorating herbal scent underfoot. A resilient choice for well-drained paths, rock gardens and more. A bevy of rich rose-pink blooms appear in summer, atracting bees to the nectar-rich flower clusters.

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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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun
  • regular - low
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • dry in summer
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