Blue Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme - 5000 Seeds - Ground Cover Flowers - Non-Gmo Thymus Serpyllum

Quantity 5000 Seeds

Blue Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme, known scientifically as Thymus serpyllum 'Blue Magic Carpet', is a popular, low-growing perennial herb that's often used as a ground cover. Here are some of its key features:

1. Appearance: This variety of creeping thyme has tiny, aromatic, dark green leaves and in summer it's covered with clusters of tiny, lavender-blue flowers that can attract bees and butterflies.

2. Size and Growth: Blue Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme forms dense mats, growing only about 1 to 2 inches high, but spreading 12 to 18 inches wide or even more, making it an ideal choice for ground cover. The plant spreads outwards by sending out horizontal stems, which root at intervals and form new plants.

3. Habitat and Care: Like most thymes, this plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, which makes it a great choice for xeriscaping or for rock gardens.

4. Hardiness: It is also quite cold-hardy, often rated for USDA zones 4-8, meaning it can withstand winter temperatures down to -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34.4 degrees Celsius).
5.Use: Besides being used as a ground cover, the Blue Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme can also be used to fill in between stepping stones or to cascade over walls in rock gardens. It's highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, so it can be useful in pollinator-friendly gardening as well.

6. Fragrance: The foliage of the Blue Magic Carpet Creeping Thyme is fragrant when crushed, releasing a pleasant, herbaceous aroma. Despite this, it's not typically used for culinary purposes, as it's considered to be more ornamental than culinary thyme varieties.

The plant's combination of low-maintenance care, attractive blooms, and appealing fragrance make it a popular choice among many gardeners.