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Elfin Creeping Thyme
Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
Creeping Thyme
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Forms a tight, solid mat of grayish-green foliage. Light pink flowers bloom on top of the foliage throughout the summer months. Tolerates moderate foot traffic and sunny locations. Stays close to the ground at only an inch or two in height and stays in a tight mound, maintaining a tidy and attractive appearance throughout most of the year and can be evergreen in mild winters.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Fragrant.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Elfin Creeping Thyme get?
About <6" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Elfin Creeping Thyme need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Elfin Creeping Thyme need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Elfin Creeping Thyme grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Elfin Creeping Thyme deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Elfin Creeping Thyme in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Elfin Creeping Thyme wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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