Flagstone with Creeping Thyme

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Common name:Elfin Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus praecox arcticus 'Elfin'

This 2" perennial groundcover is a great addition among other sun-loving perennials. Its creeping stems bear small purple flowers all summer. The plant spreads quickly, and should be placed in average to moist garden soil. The thyme-scented foliage can be used to flavor food.

Designer: Mark Lewis

Flagstone with Creeping Thyme
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.

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Soils and Compost:

Water Saving Tip:

Integrated Pest Management:

Flagstone with Creeping Thyme
Image: 15 of 18