Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and... Thyme is one of the most historic plants on earth. Ancient Egyptians used it in embalming. Romans loved the fragrance and planted it all over Europe. Its been claimed to be everything from a trance-inducing drug to an aphrodisiac. Today, the essential oil from thyme is still commonly used--its a major ingredient in Listerine!
Best of all, to today's gardeners, is Thymes heavenly fragrance. (All parts of the plant are fragrant, and spread their scent wherever they're planted.)
Various members of the large thyme tribe are used in herb gardens, of course, but also as ornamentals in flower gardens and as ground covers. Its signature foliage, usually gray-green, is highly decorative, and the plants require almost no care once they are established.
Like lavender, its a plant that begs for gritty, fast-draining soil, and is very drought-tolerant. No moist, mushy loam for your Thyme!
More Information| Associated SKUs | AM016127
AM014049 (Plant - 3" Pot)
AM015676 (Tray of 16)
AM015677 (Tray of 32)
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| Common Name | Elfin Creeping Thyme |
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| Botanical Name | Thymus serpyllum Elfin |
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| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
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| Mature Height | 1-3" tall. |
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| Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide. |
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| Growth Rate | Slow |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
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| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
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| Foliage | Tiny, gray-green leaves forming a mat. |
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| Evergreen | Yes |
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| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
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| Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
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| Tolerates | Dry Sites, Foot Traffic |
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| Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Groundcover, Evergreen, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces, Multiplies / Naturalizes, Good For Erosion Control |
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| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
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| Planting Time | Fall |
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| Neonicotinoid Free | |
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| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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