Latin Name: Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
Height: 1 - 3 inches
Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Bloom Time: June to July
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Featuring fragrant, petite emerald green leaves on spreading, mounding habit, the Elfin Thyme is a lovely groundcover. The tiny lavender flowers create a carpet of color when in bloom. Prune this thyme as needed to prevent woody stems. Tolerating light foot traffic, this thyme is a valid option for lawn replacement.
Attracts: Bees; Butterflies
Other Names: Miniature Thyme; Wild Thyme; Stepables