purple carpet creeping thyme
Purple carpet creeping thyme is a stunning, low-growing perennial ideal for creating vibrant, fragrant groundcover in New Zealand gardens. Renowned for its dense mat of tiny green leaves and masses of petite purple flowers in late spring and summer, this thyme variety is as versatile as it is beautiful. Known scientifically as Thymus serpyllum, purple carpet creeping thyme thrives in sunny spots with well-drained soils and minimal maintenance. It's a favourite for planting between stepping stones, as an edging for pathways, or for adding colour to rock gardens and borders.
Thymus Emerald Carpet (Thyme Emerald Carpet)
Thymus Emerald Carpet, commonly known as Thyme, perennial produces small leaves held on spreading stems that results in a carpet of green foliage. The foliage is adorned with small, pure white flowers in summer as it grows to 5 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Thymus Emerald Carpet is a fantastic plant that is commonly included in herb gardens, planted between pavers or rocks, used as a groundcover, or allowed to trail over paths and steps or from a hanging basket.
Thymus Ruby Carpet (Creeping Thyme Ruby Carpet)
Thymus Ruby Carpet is a variety of Creeping Thyme that carries leaves that are scented, small, and a fresh green colour. It produces short spikes carrying fragrant, red flowers through summer, and typically grows to just 15 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Thymus Ruby Carpet is commonly included in herb or cottage gardens, planted between pavers or rocks, used as a groundcover, or allowed to trail over a wall or the like.
