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These thymes spread across the ground and are less than an inch tall. They can be grown between paving stones, next to paths, or in beds with other spreading thymes. |
serpyllum 'Minor'
Minus Thyme,
Elfin Thyme
| This is the most common matting thyme. Scentless green leaves create a solid, slightly spongy mat over soil or stone. Pink flowers float above the leaves in late spring. Minus thyme is often sold as Elfin Thyme. Images: whole plant. |
serpyllum 'Elfin'
Elfin Thyme
| No photos of this unusual thyme. Extremely slow growing (and thus hard to propagate), with miniscule leaves. Once you've seen true Elfin thyme, you'll never mistake Minus thyme for it. |
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