Description
Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme is an exceptional groundcover that thrives in the Massachusetts climate, especially in full sun. This hardy evergreen perennial is perfect for creating a vibrant, low-maintenance landscape. It blooms with stunning lavender-purple flowers in early to mid-summer, completely covering the plant. The small, fragrant, dark green leaves remain attractive throughout the year, providing an elegant, textured ground mat that can withstand light foot traffic.
Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme is ideal for various garden applications, including rock gardens, border edging, and herb gardens. It has a rapid growth rate and spreads well to fill in garden spaces. Requiring only minimal upkeep, it’s an excellent choice for drought-tolerant or xeriscape gardens. Its resistance to deer and ability to thrive in dry, sunny conditions make it a low-maintenance, long-lasting addition to any Massachusetts garden.
Each plant comes in a 3.25″ growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Thymus praecox 'Purple Carpet'
Color: purple
Light: full sun
Watering: dry – average conditions
Soil: well draining
Zone: 2 – 7
Plant Shape: ground hugging
Plant Type: herbaceous evergreen perennial
Mature Size: height (2″), width (18″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: fast
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