Magic Carpet Thyme

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Thymus serpyllum Magic Carpet Thyme forms a two inch high compact carpet of tiny, slightly woolly green leaves. It is covered with small carmine pink flowers from May to June. Unti l recently this variety was only available from cuttings. 50 seeds Planting Perennial zone 5 -9 Germination: 10-21 days Seed Planting Depth: on surface, lightly cover Starting Indoors/Outdoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Provide 65-75 degree soil temperature.Transplant 10-12" apart. Sow outdoors in the spring 1-2 weeks before last frost, a few seeds every 2-3", thin to 10-12" apart. Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Magic Carpet Thyme needs average, well drained soil Uses: Culinary, medicinal, ornamental, attracts bees and beneficals Show more