thyme 'Elfin'
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An attractive, evergreen sub-shrub forming a dense mound of trailing stems with small, aromatic, grey-green leaves and whorls of small, lilac-pink flowers that appear in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- thyme 'Elfin' (Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin')
- Genus
- Thymus
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of thyme 'Elfin'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of thyme 'Elfin'
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thyme 'Elfin' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering to maintain compactness
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division or semi-hardwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in well drained, alkaline to neutral soil in full sun. Won't tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions. Will tolerate drought and poor soil. See thyme cultivation for more information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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