Elfin thyme

Make a Thyme Lawn, and take the summer off no mowing, fertilizing or fuss with a great lawn alternative

Thymus serpyllum Elfin the most compact and adorable of all thyme varieties make a thyme lawn or use it to soften and drape

One of the biggest benefits of a Thyme lawn is that it is low-maintenance. You don’t have to mow it and from mid-May to mid-June the Thyme is in full bloom.

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A highly desirable and popular groundcover, forming a dense low mat completely covered in lavender flowers throughout summer, attractive fine and fragrant foliage the rest of the season; needs a dry and sunny location, can take light foot traffic

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Primarily used as a ground cover, Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' (Creeping Thyme) is a dwarf, aromatic sub-shrub forming a tight cushion of tiny, rounded, gray-green leaves. Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer, it features clusters of tiny, lavender-pink flowers. Rich in nectar, they attract butterflies. Although the leaves are aromatic, they are rarely used in cooking. Evergreen in mild winters.