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          Thymus praecox
          Elfin Thyme

          Thymus praecox
          Elfin Thyme

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          Expected to ship by 6/19/2026

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          The TEENIEST Thyme! We're always being asked for groundcovers, & it's hard to find any that we can really get behind. Either they're too invasive, or too hard to grow, or they're just plain old boring. we really have affection for this diminutive Thyme, & it works exceptionally well as a groundcover without eating up all of your garden space. When planted between pavers, it will eventually fill in densely, & is great for any spot in your garden where you just want something low, green, & well behaved. Flowers are small & pink, attractive to our friends the honeybees, & the overall habit is very low & flat. It's a drought tolerant plant, but watering will help it spread faster to fill in. Tolerates many soil types, including heavy clay, can be used as a culinary herb, & YES, you can walk on it if you want to! Please be gentle, though.

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          Item ID AA060
          Plant Type Foliage, Flowering
          Lifespan Perennial
          Flower Color Pink-Magenta
          Bloom Time Summer
          USDA Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
          Sun Exposure Part Sun, Sun
          Water Needs Low Water
          Pot Size 4-inch
          Special Features
          • Drought Tolerant
            Drought Tolerant
          • Edible & Useful
            Edible & Useful
          • Attracts Bees / Bee Plants
            Attracts Bees / Bee Plants
          • Fire Resistant
            Fire Resistant
          • Good for Pollinators & Wildlife
            Good for Pollinators & Wildlife
          • Gopher Resistant
            Gopher Resistant
          • Deer Resistant
            Deer Resistant
          • Under Oaks
            Under Oaks
          • Clay Tolerant
            Clay Tolerant
          Uses
          • Hot & Humid Climates
            Hot & Humid Climates
          • Groundcovers
            Groundcovers
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