Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
Also called Mother of Thyme, Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens Inc.
More About Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
- AKA Thymus praecox 'Magic Carpet'
- Fast-spreading, aromatic, evergreen ground cover
- Tiny, pink flowers mass over dark green foliage
- Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers
- Handles some foot traffic
- Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer
Zone:
3Height:
5-7 cmSpread:
30-40 cmColour:
PinkCreeping Thyme Growing and Maintenance Tips
Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Plant in an average to dry, well-drained, calcareous (containing calcium carbonate) soil, in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils with low fertility.
Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet' Characteristics
Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Rock garden
Ground cover
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
SummerHabit
TrailingFoliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Rooftop (extensive)Border/edging
Suitable Substitutions for Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
Creeping Thyme
