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Dwarf Elfin Thyme

Dwarf Elfin Thyme

Thymus serpyllum Elfin 

Pot Size - 9cm

FEATURES

Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’ is an ultra-compact, slow-spreading groundcover with tiny, fragrant green leaves and soft pink-lavender blooms in early summer. Hugging the ground at just an inch or two tall, it’s perfect for filling crevices, tucking between stepping stones, or softening rock edges. Evergreen in mild climates and wonderfully drought tolerant once established.

Dwarf, Mat-Forming Habit
Fragrant Foliage
Ideal for Rock Gardens & Paths

Attracts:
Bees
Butterflies

Resists:
Deer
Rabbits
Drought
Light Foot Traffic

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type: Perennial (Herb / Groundcover)
Height Category: Very Low
Garden Height: 1 - 2 Inches (2.5cm - 5cm)
Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches (20cm - 30cm)
Spread: 12 - 18 Inches (30cm - 46cm)
Flower Colors: Pink
Flower Shade: Soft Pink to Lavender
Foliage Colors: Green
Foliage Shade: Tiny, Deep Green Leaves
Habit: Spreading, Dense Mat-Forming
Container Role: Filler / Spiller

 

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Sun Requirements ▾

Full Sun (6+ hours daily) is essential for compact growth, fragrance, and bloom production

Watering Instructions ▾

Low

Care Tips ▾

Maintenance Category: Easy Bloom Time: Early to Mid Summer Hardiness Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a Soil Fertility Requirement: Poor to Average Soil Well-Drained, Sandy or Rocky Soil Soil PH Category: Neutral Soil Alkaline Soil Maintenance Notes: Requires sharp drainage—ideal for rock gardens, between pavers, or on slopes. Avoid heavy or wet soils. Once established, requires little care beyond occasional trimming to shape or remove spent blooms. Slow-growing and easy to manage, making it excellent for detailed, small-space planting.
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