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Elfin Thyme -

(Thymus praecox 'Elfin')

Perennial Plants

Other Common Names: Elfin Creeping Thyme, Creeping Thyme, Thyme, Thymus Serpyllum
Family: Lamiaceae Genus: Thymus Species: praecox Cultivar: 'Elfin'

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Elfin Creeping Thyme

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Plant Type: Groundcover, Perennial

Temp / Zone: Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Low

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Grey / Silver

Fragrances: None

Resistant To: Deer Resistant, Drought, Foot Traffic, Heat, Insect

Landscape Uses: Border / Edger, Containers / Planters, Garden Pond, Groundcover, Stones and Pavers

Growth Habits: Mat-Forming

Theme Gardens: Japanese, Rock

Soil pH: 6, 6.5, 7

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