Thymus praecox ‘Elfin’

Thymus praecox 'Elfin'

Thymus praecox 'Elfin'

Thyme-Creeping

Thymus praecox ÔElfinÕ

Photo Credit: Mill Creek


Thymus praecox 'Elfin'

Thyme-Creeping

This restrained, smaller scale creeping thyme forms tufted mounds of tiny, fuzzy, fragrant, dark green leaves. It won't quickly overtake stepping stones along pathways like some varieties and is an ideal plant for troughs. Soft pink flowers dot the foliage in summer.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 1-2"
  • Spread: 18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 1-2"
  • Spread: 18"
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Pink Shades
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: Yes
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes