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Elfin Thyme

Elfin Thyme

THYMUS serpyllum 'Elfin'

  • Full Sun (6+ hrs)
  • High
  • Attracts bees
  • Ships as a 4"plant
  • Mature spread is 6"-12"
  • Ground cover and Compact
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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.

We use expedited shipping policies to protect plant health and minimize plant stress in transit.  All plants are in transit for only 1-3 days. (This does not guarantee 3-day delivery as orders are not always packed and sent out on the day of your order.) We send out deliveries on a weekly schedule to ensure quick transit times, so your order may not be packaged and shipped until later in the week. For instance, we may hold shipments to avoid weekend delays that keep plants in transit for longer.

All packaging includes eco-friendly material and our shipping methods are tested regularly to ensure plants arrive healthy upon arrival.

Additionally, any delays or damages in shipping are covered by our Healthy Plant Guarantee.

If you're plants arrived damaged, we will happily replace them for free!

Please contact us, send a picture, and detail any damage, so that we can continue to improve our shipping process and make sure you receive the healthy plants you paid for.

Mature Height is Up to 6"

Mature Spread is 6"-12"

Watering: Let dry

Blooms in:

  • Summer

Special Features:

  • Ground cover