Magic Carpet Thyme (Thymus vulgaris ‘Magic Carpet’) is a low-growing ornamental thyme known for its colorful carpets of pink blooms and dense evergreen foliage. Spreading softly across the ground, it creates a living mat ideal for borders, pathways, rock gardens, and dry slopes. During bloom season, it becomes a pollinator magnet, with bees and beneficial insects visiting the abundant tiny flowers. Tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance, Magic Carpet Thyme is an excellent choice for decorative groundcover in sunny landscapes.
Features
• Low-growing evergreen groundcover with fine foliage
• Bright pink blooms create colorful carpets in summer
• Excellent for borders, pathways, rock gardens & slopes
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Highly drought-tolerant once established
• Non-GMO Thymus vulgaris ‘Magic Carpet’ seed variety
Specifications
• Common Name: Magic Carpet Thyme
• Scientific Name: Thymus vulgaris ‘Magic Carpet’
• Plant Type: Evergreen perennial groundcover
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Foliage Color: Green, fine-textured, evergreen
• Flower Color: Pink to rose-pink
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Height: 2–4 inches
• Spread: 12–18 inches
• Growth Habit: Creeping, mat-forming, low & compact
• Heirloom: No (ornamental cultivar)
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Organic: Not certified organic
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Dry, rocky, sandy, or well-drained soil
• Water Needs: Low once established
• Drought Tolerance: High
• Pollinator Value: Supports bees & beneficial insects
• Maintenance Level: Very low
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Seed Viability: 2–3 years stored cool & dry
Planting Guide
• Sow indoors 6–10 weeks before frost or direct sow outdoors in spring.
• Light is required for germination; press seeds into soil surface but do not bury.
• Keep soil lightly moist until germination (14–28 days).
• Transplant or thin seedlings to 6–12 inches apart.
• Choose sunny, dry, well-drained soil for best performance.
• Avoid overwatering; prefers dry conditions once established.
• Light trimming after flowering maintains a tight, low mat.
