Thymus Purple Carpet, also known as Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme, is a low-growing, evergreen perennial prized for its vibrant purple flowers and fragrant, dark green foliage. It’s a popular choice for groundcover, rock gardens, and borders due to its ability to spread and create a dense mat. It’s also known for being drought-tolerant and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Thymus Purple Carpet is a hardy, herbaceous perennial with a low, spreading habit. It typically grows to a height of only 2-3 inches, but can spread to a width of 12-18 inches or more. The tiny, aromatic leaves are a deep green and provide a dense carpet of foliage throughout the year. In summer, it’s covered in masses of small, lavender-purple flowers, creating a striking display. This variety is known for its ability to tolerate drought, poor soils, and even light foot traffic.
