Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' - Dwarf Creeping Thyme | 3.5" Live Plant

About This Plant

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover (dwarf creeping thyme) known for tiny evergreen foliage, fragrant scent, and summer purple flowers. It forms a dense mat and thrives in sunny, well-drained soils, making it ideal between stepping stones, along pathways, rock gardens, fairy gardens, and xeriscapes. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant once established, with a walkable, low-maintenance habit.

What You Will Receive

3.5" live plant of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' (unrooted or rooted status not specified in description).

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
• Common Name: Elfin Dwarf Creeping Thyme
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Herb
• Foliage Color: Green
• Flower Color: Purple
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 1–2 Inches
• Spread: 4–8 Inches (dense mat)
• Growth Habit: Low, Mat-Forming, Trailing
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Needs: Low to Moderate
• Soil: Well-Drained Sandy, Gravelly or Loamy Soil
• Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9
• Characteristics: Evergreen, Fragrant Foliage, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Walkable Groundcover, Low Maintenance

Garden Uses

Perfect for between stepping stones, garden pathways, rock gardens, fairy gardens, alpine gardens, groundcover plantings, herb gardens, xeriscapes, container gardens, border edging, retaining walls, and walkable thyme lawns.

Care Information

Plant in full sun for densest growth and best flowering. Grow in well-drained soil and avoid consistently wet conditions. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain neat, compact appearance. Avoid heavy fertilization; lean soils promote growth and fragrance.

Live Plant Notice

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