Thymus praecox 'Elfin'
More About Thymus praecox 'Elfin'
- 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
Zone:
3Height:
2-5 cmSpread:
15-20 cmColour:
PinkThyme Growing and Maintenance Tips
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.
Thymus praecox 'Elfin' Characteristics
Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Ground cover
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
SlowFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumHabit
SpreadingCompact
Foliage Color
GreenGray
Landscape uses
Border/edgingRooftop (extensive)