Botanical Name: Thymus praecox arcticus 'Elfin' | |
Common Name: Elfin Creeping Thyme |
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Lawn Alternative, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a