Thymus serpyllum 'Purple Carpet' |
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Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme |
This perennial will grow about 3" tall and 3' wide. It has small, dark green leaves with clusters of purple-lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Leaves are fragrant when crushed, can be used for seasoning.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Lavender, Purple
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Eliminate runoff, especially with fixed spray sprinklers, clay soils, and slopes, by dividing the total watering time into shorter increments.
This allows water to soak in.