Creeping Thyme 'Elfin', Wild Thyme 'Elfin', Breckland Thyme 'Elfin', Mother of Thyme 'Elfin', Wholly Thyme 'Elfin'
Primarily used as a ground cover, Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’ (Creeping Thyme) is a dwarf, aromatic sub-shrub forming a tight cushion of tiny, rounded, gray-green leaves. Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer, it features clusters of tiny, lavender-pink flowers. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking. Evergreen in mild winters.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Thymus |
| Common names | Creeping Thyme, Thyme, Wild Thyme |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Thymus |
| Common names | Creeping Thyme, Thyme, Wild Thyme |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height |
2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 18" (30cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’ (Creeping Thyme) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’ (Creeping Thyme) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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