Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'

Also called Mother of Thyme, Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme

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:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
5-7 cm

SPREAD:
30-40 cm

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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.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Trailing

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Rooftop (extensive)

PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)