Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' Thyme
Zone 4 to Zone 9,
Full Sun to partial sun.
2 to 3 inch high; slow and low growing miniature herbaceous perennial.
Glossy, green fragrant foliage, grows in a low, tight, dense, creeping, flat mat. Tiny pink-purple flowers.
Thymus is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils, and prefers loose, sandy or rocky soils with excellent drainage. Tolerates drought and poor soils of somewhat low fertility. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance or to control growth/spread. Plants are evergreen in mild winters.
Good for ground cover, rock gardens, lawn replacement and containers. Great for filling between stepping stones as it will tolerate light foot traffic. Works well in mixed beds or in pots when allowed to trail over the edges. |
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