Elfin Thyme

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Very low-growing groundcover that forms a dense mat of semi-evergeen foliage. Although seldom seen, lavender-pink flowers sometimes appear in mid to late-spring. Grows best in well drained soil in full sun. Suitable for planting in paving crevices, walkways and rock gardens. Will tolerates some traffic.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 1-3" tall x 8-12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant, Central Open Shape
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Irrigation Path
    • Irrigation Hardware
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter