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Common name:Purple Carpet Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus praecox 'Purple Carpet'

This perennial will grow about 3" tall and 3' wide. It has small, dark green leaves with clusters of purple-lavender flowers that bloom in spring and summer. Leaves are fragrant when crushed, can be used for seasoning.

Designer: Teri Kane

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Photographer: Amy Palmer

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.

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Soils and Compost:

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Integrated Pest Management:

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