Thymus serpyllum 'Purple Carpet' |
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Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme |
Description
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Seascape
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water trees and shrubs by deep-soaking occasionally with low-volume irrigation equipment (drip, micro-sprays, or bubblers) to promote healthy, deep rooting.