Family: Lamiaceae

Scientific Name: Thymus serphyllum Elfin

Common Name: Elfin Thyme

DescriptionA diminutive creeping Thyme with tiny light purple flowers. A good plant for creeping in the cracks and crevices of flagstone.
Pronunciation(THY-mus) (ser-FIL-lum)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone4-8
Sunlightfull to part sun
Moisturemoist to average
Soil & Sitewell drained, moist, never soggy wet
Flowerstiny light purple flowers
Leavesopposite, simple elliptic to oblong 1/4 to 1/3 inch long, green
Dimensions1-2 inches high spread 8 inches, mat forming
Propagationdivision in the spring
Misc FactsThymus is the ancient Greek name for aromatic herbs.
Notes & Reference#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #97-Mints (Barbara Perry Lawton)
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