Thymus praecox arcticus Elfin Thyme Plant

Elfin Thyme With Flower Head

Elfin Thyme's small closely spaced flowers and leaves makes it not only one of the smallest thymes but also one of the slowest growing thymes. Elfin Thyme is a good choice for planting between stepping stones where spaces may be very small. It is often included in our popular Flagstone Filler Assortment.

The photo at the top shows a three month old Elfin Thyme plant that was started in early spring from one of our 2 3/4 inch containers. It measures about 4 inches across.

The photo on the left of Elfin Thyme appears a bit more gray than it actually is because of the way the light is hitting it.

For thyme to stay flat and look good it needs about five hours of sun each day.

Cultural Information

Height: 1 to 2 inches

Hardiness: Zone 5

Flower Color: Dark Pink

Characteristics: Full Sun,
Evergreen,
Water Conserving

Uses: Ground Cover,
Ornamental