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Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' {24 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}
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Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is native to Central Europe and the Mediterranean. It serves gracefully both as an herb and as an ornamental ground cover. Elfin has lovely purple-pink blooms in early- to late-summer that add to its fragrant foliage. The tiny evergreen (1/8- to 3/8-inch long) leaves, ranging in color from dark green to grayish blue, are often cultivated for seasoning.
Elfin is prostrate by nature (flat or tending to grow along the ground); it takes on a slight mounding habit if planted in an area with only partial sun. This elegant and low-maintenance ground cover can even be planted in sandy soil. It is attractive to butterflies and generally resistant to disease.
Elfin is tolerant of light foot traffic, which makes it spectacular for pathways and between stepping-stones. As long as it is given well-drained soil, this Thymus adds flair as edging, filling, a cascade over walls, in rock gardens, or in borders.
Elfin is prostrate by nature (flat or tending to grow along the ground); it takes on a slight mounding habit if planted in an area with only partial sun. This elegant and low-maintenance ground cover can even be planted in sandy soil. It is attractive to butterflies and generally resistant to disease.
Elfin is tolerant of light foot traffic, which makes it spectacular for pathways and between stepping-stones. As long as it is given well-drained soil, this Thymus adds flair as edging, filling, a cascade over walls, in rock gardens, or in borders.
| General information about Thymus (Thyme): Thyme is a low growing, highly aromatic herb that is often grown as a groundcover. It grows well in the cracks between pavers and rocks. It is extremely fragrant and flavorful and grows especially well in somewhat dry, sunny conditions. Once established they require little water. Thyme is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too much moisture can rot the plants, does best with average water and well drained soil. The foliage can be used for seasoning at any time and is easily dried. The blooms are also edible and are tastiest when first opening. It is best though to stop harvesting thyme a month before the first frost. This will allow the more tender stems to harden off some before the cold comes and will reduce the die-back over the winter. Thyme has been utilized for millennia. Due to its intrepid and vitality-laden symbolism to the ancient Greeks, athletes covered their arms with its oil before tournaments. All varieties of thyme have strong disinfectant properties, which brought about the cultivars' widespread use by Egyptians (for embalming) and even during 20th century wartime (to sterilize wounds). |
- Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F)
- AHS Heat Zone: 9-1
- Light:
Full sun 
Part sun - Growth rate: Moderate
- Mature height: 1-3"
- Spread: 9-12"
- Spacing: 6-9"
- Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Foot Traffic, Poor Soil, Rabbits, Salt
- pH of Soil: 4.2 - 7.8, Ideal pH: 5.8 - 6.8
- Attracts: Butterflies
- Grows Under Trees: Pine - No, Walnut - No, Other - No
- Between Pavers/Stepping Stones: Yes
- Good for Borders: Yes
- Creeps: Yes
- Good for Erosion Control: Yes
- Evergreen: Yes
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good for slopes: Yes
We do not recommend shipping this plant during the heat of summer. This means that southern zones should plant before mid-June or after mid-September (northern zones can plant a week or two later if it is not too hot to ship these).
You may order them, but understand that we will not replace or refund should any perish. (more)
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You may order them, but understand that we will not replace or refund should any perish. (more)
You may specify a future ship date when you checkout.
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