Elfin Thyme, or "Thymus praecox" is among one of the shortest flowering herbs used as a groundcover. Their trailing habit makes it perfect for garden beds, borders, in between pavers and most famously in rock gardens. The plants only grow to a height of roughly 1 to 3 inches tall. They can handle light foot traffic and are pretty resilient.
Thymus Praecox / Elfin Thyme is a perennial herb that will grow quickly, forming a deep root system and will return yearly after frost. The plants will flower once or twice per season, usually in late Spring / Early Summer and then again in early Fall. A few companion plants to consider are Alyssum, Rockcress, Verbena Moss and Creeping Daisy.
Elfin Thyme is a rather hard-to-find seed and is very expensive, but it .
- Type: Groundcover
- Season: Perennial
- Color: Pink / Purple
- Height: 1" - 3" Tall
- Width: 12" - 18" spread
- Environment: Full Sun
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Notes: Used as a groundcover for rapid spreading. Attracts beneficial insects. Handles light traffic. Great for rock gardens.
SOWING THE SEED
Elfin Thyme seeds can be sown indoors or directly outdoors. If you don't mind transplanting this plant, sowing indoors, in peat pots is recommended. Sow your Mother of Thyme seeds directly to the surface of the soil, allowing direct light to reach them. Do not cover the seeds with soil. Transplant outdoors when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed. If sowing directly outdoors, scatter the seeds to the surface of the soil, on a calm day, allowing direct sunlight to reach them.
GROWING CONDITIONS
Elfin Thyme will enjoy an area that receives full sunlight for the majority of the day, but it can also tolerate partial shade as well. Sowing in temperatures of 68F to 75F is best. Mother of Thyme is not too picky when it comes to soil conditions and can adapt to sandy, poor or fertile conditions. Just be sure that the soil is well draining. To increase drainage, we recommend adding a light compost to areas containing hard, compact soil. Water daily with a light mist setting so that you do not disrupt the seeds.
GERMINATION & GROWTH
Your seeds will begin to germinate within roughly 7 to 10 days after sowing. The plants will grow anywhere from 1 to 3 inches tall and can spread a good 18 inches wide or more. The plants can be spaced about 12 inches apart from one another. Once established, your Elfin Thyme plants will produce beautiful, lilac purple blooms throughout your garden. They can be used in rock gardens, along fences, walkways & driveways or around stepping stones & pavers.
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- Always Non-GMO / Untreated.
- Stored in a temperature controlled facility that's free of moisture.
- Always packaged for the current and the following growing seasons.
- True to the varieties advertised.
- 99% pure seed with no added fillers.
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Flowers will attract all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden, such as butterflies, bumblebees, honeybees and ladybugs.
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MISSION FOR CHANGE
Seed Needs has been providing gardeners with quality seed products since 2010 and has shipped millions of packets to happy customers all over the US. We offer flowers, herbs, vegetables, vines, wildflower blends, seed packet collections and seed packet favors.
With the success of our brand, we have kept our promise to continually donate to different organizations and personally sponsor children all over the globe each and every month. We grew our sponsorships from just 1 child to over 100 children worldwide in only a few years. We would like to sincerely thank all who support us because it wouldn't be possible without you!
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