Elfin Thyme

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

SKU #06573
4-8

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Spectacular ornamental herb with purple blooms and tiny evergreen leaves. Great for filling between stepping stones as it will tolerate light foot traffic and dry conditions. Works well in mixed beds or in pots when allowed to trail over the edges. Showy flowers and aromatic foliage.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Slow grower to 1 to 2 in. tall, 4 to 8 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8

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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. As a groundcover, space 6 to 12 in. apart; closer for faster fill. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, shear old foliage to one-half inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.
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Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateSlow
Flower AttributesShowy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseContainer, Ground Cover
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. As a groundcover, space 6 to 12 in. apart; closer for faster fill. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, shear old foliage to one-half inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.