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Elfin Thyme

Elfin Thyme

THYMUS serpyllum 'Elfin'

Blooms Summer
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Common Name(s)
Elfin Thyme
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Perennial Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
Up to 6"
Max Spread
6"-12"
Special Features
Ground cover, Deer resistant
Garden Design Role
Ground cover
Bloom Season
Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Ground cover, Mounding
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green
Themes
Pretty in Pink, Pastel
Genus
Thymus
Family
Lamiaceae
Ship Size
4"

Organic Elfin Thyme (Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin') is the most compact and slowest-growing of all the creeping thymes, making it a masterpiece for precision landscaping. It forms ultra-tight, grey-green cushions that look like miniature rolling hills or mounds of moss. While it rarely blooms as prolifically as other varieties, it does produce occasional tiny lavender flowers in summer that are a treat for small native bees.

As a specialized member of the Thymus genus, 'Elfin' is the gold standard for planting between pavers, in fairy gardens, or in the crevices of stone walls. Its incredibly dense growth habit allows it to withstand significant foot traffic, and its aromatic foliage adds a sensory dimension to walkways. Why you’ll love it: Tightest "carpet" effect available, handles being stepped on with ease, and requires virtually no maintenance once established.

Product Details: This Organic Elfin Thyme is delivered as a dense 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It reaches a height of only 1 inch and excels in full sun and well-drained soil.

Elfin Thyme