Elfin Thyme

It is quite warm here and the area planted is a combination of dappled shade and full sun.

Elfin thyme. It has spread down the middle of. Spectacular ornamental herb with purple blooms and tiny evergreen leaves. Partial andor morning Sun.

In cold climates this little herb is deciduous while in milder regions the plant will retain its foliage year round. Rich in nectar they attract butterflies. Thymus serphyllum Elfin or Elfin thyme is without a doubt the most perfect thyme to plant in pathways patios and as a thyme lawn.

I water most mornings. Rich lavender blooms erupt throughout the plant making it a fragrant carpet for walkways and paths. We use elfin thyme as groundcover between stepping stones.

Works well in mixed beds or in pots when allowed to trail. Thymus Praecox Articus Elfin. Included in our Tough Ten STEPABLES Creeping Perennial line.

The Elfin Thyme otherwise known as the Thymus Serpyllum Elfin or Creeping Thyme Elfin Wild Thyme Elfin Breckland Thyme Elfin Mother of Thyme Elfin Wholly Thyme Elfin is a rather popular shrub plant loved by gardening enthusiasts around the world. Just like other thyme varieties creeping thyme is edible with a flavor and aroma akin to mint when crushed or steeped for teas or tinctures. Best known for its low maintenance and slow growth this shrub will likely liven up.

Elfin Thyme is an evergreen herb. The very fine compact growth of medium green tiny leaves is covered in pink blooms for about three weeks at the end of June or into July. Foliage is grey-green smothered by soft-pink flowers in early summer.