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.
Acaena purpurea (Piripiri)
Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover admired for its striking purple foliage and creeping growth habit. This evergreen perennial forms dense mats that provide year round colour and weed suppression. It is perfect for adding texture and contrast to pathways, borders, and eco-friendly landscapes.
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Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty'
Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' (Carpet Bugle) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy green leaves flushed with bronze and its striking blue flower spikes in spring. This hardy plant performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens and is ideal for fast ground coverage, borders, and underplanting. Its dense spreading habit suppresses weeds effectively while adding lush texture and seasonal colour to landscaped spaces.
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