Elfin Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
SKU
06573
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.
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Full sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
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- Lowe's
1520 East 79th Avenue Merrillville IN 46410
- Niemeyer's Landscape Supply
810 N. Indiana Ave. Crown Point IN 46307
- Lowe's
637 U.s. Highway 41 Schererville IN 46375
- Allen Landscape Centre
1502 Lincoln Hwy. Schererville IN 46375
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow grower to 1 to 2 in. tall, 4 to 8 in. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Ground Cover, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Thrives 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5
Good to grow!