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Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet Thyme'

Creeping Thyme


Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

  • Low growing green carpet of foliage
  • Red flowers in summer
  • Excellent groundcover
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Edible
Edible
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Pollinators



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun and well drained soil.


Height: 1-2 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: $13.99 Jumbo 6 Pack
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Edible
  • Ground Cover
  • Rock Garden
  • Edging
  • Border or Bed

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Creeping/Ground Cover

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Moist, Well-Drained