Elfin Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
SKU #06573
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Summer |
| Mature Size | Slow grower to 1 to 2 in. tall, 4 to 8 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Care | 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: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant
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