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Creeping Thyme 'Magic Carpet'
Creeping Thyme 'Magic Carpet'
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Creeping Thyme 'Magic Carpet'

Thymus serpyllum
Thyme is one plant that welcomes being trodden upon, radiating an invigorating herbal scent underfoot. Its resilient nature makes it an excellent choice for well-drained paths, rock gardens, sunny herb gardens, and thyme lawns. In the summertime, a bevy of petite rose-pink blooms open, forming nectar-rich clusters that attract bees and other pollinators.
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
255
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
1-2" h X 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Magenta pink
Features
Scented Leaves
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press lightly into soil.
Sprout Time:
10-30 days
Starting Indoors:
Recommended. Sow indoors in late winter. Keep at 68°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow mid-spring.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Creeping thyme is great for edging or between stepping stones in the herb garden as it handles light foot traffic with ease and is drought tolerant once established. Full sun and regular trimming keep it compact, branching, and filled with tiny aromatic leaves. Add a layer of mulch to prevent weed competition, keeping away from the crowns of the plants. Harvest and dry before the petite pink flowers bloom for the best flavor. Renew plantings by cutting back woody growth to 3" from soil or sowing fresh seed. Divide every 3-4 years if plants become woody or unsightly.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water during especially dry spells. Allow soil to become dry on top between waterings.
Soil pH:
Prefers neutral to slightly alkaline. If soil is especially acidic, add a bit of lime prior to setting in the ground.
Fertilizer:
Mix in an inch or two of compost prior to planting and yearly thereafter each spring, or sprinkle an organic granular fertilizer around the plants.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.