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Thymus praecox Elfin

Thyme

A small, dense perennial with tiny, fragrant, gray-green leaves. It can be used as a ground cover between stepping stones or in small spaces.

  • »  AKA Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
  • »  Slow mat-forming evergreen cultivar for small spaces
  • »  Plant between paving stones or crevices
  • »  Compact growth of gray-green tiny hairy leaves
  • »  Pink flowers and not as floriferous as other cultivars
  • »  Handles some foot traffic
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

9cm Potted
$8.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:2-5 cm
  • Spread:15-20 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus praecox 'Elfin'

Grows best in a well-drained, average to dry soil, in full sun. Winter wetness may cause root rot and this is often confused with its hardiness. Drought tolerant, once established. Low maintenance perennial that requires no pruning throughout the year.