Herbs

Thymus 'Elfin'

Elfin thyme

Representative plant photograph; Not a photograph of current nursery stock.

A tiny, dense mound of trailing stems and aromatic gray-green leaves for sunny rock gardens and small spaces. Trim lightly after flowering; avoid hard cuts into bare wood.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: Under 4 in. tall × 4–20 in. wide
Water: Well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA zones 4a–9b
Bloom: Lilac-pink in summer.

Sizes & prices

4.5''low growing small leaf$6.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogging, especially in winter.
Soil: Tolerates poor soil.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen, mat-forming.

Growing & care

Propagation: Division or semi-hardwood cuttings.

Trim after flowering to keep compact.

Sources & photo credits

Royal Horticultural Society

Darwin Perennials

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: Representative plant photograph; resized and compressed, not cropped. Not a photograph of current nursery stock.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.