Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' lawn

€69,00

Floor area: 3 m²
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Rapid adoption

In bloom from April to October

Does not attract bees

Walkable and moderately passable by vehicles

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is an evergreen perennial characterized by tiny leaves and delicate lilac-mauve flowers. It remains low, reaching a height of 5–8 cm. Perfect for rock gardens and small ground covers, it prefers sunny positions and is hardy down to -20°C.

Our ground covers use over 80% less water and maintenance than a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!

With a height of just 2–5 cm and a maximum spread of around 30 cm, Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is ideal as a ground cover in rock gardens, borders, or spaces between paving.

It prefers sunny locations, where it grows and flowers best, but it also tolerates partial shade, although with less abundant flowering. It is a highly versatile plant that adapts well to well-drained, sandy, or calcareous soils, and withstands both drought and harsh winter temperatures, down to around -20°C.

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' pairs perfectly with various ground covers to create a variegated and hardy lawn. Together with Frankenia laevis and Achillea crithmifolia, it ensures a lawn suitable even for the harshest climates. To enrich the garden with vibrant blooms, Verbena hybrida and Lippia nodiflora add bright colors and great adaptability. Remember, a variegated lawn is not only more beautiful, but also tends to be more resistant and versatile!

As with most lawn alternatives, the best time to plant Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is in early autumn. This is because you can make the most of the water provided by the approaching rainy season, but planting in spring is also a good option for encouraging the young plants to grow evenly. If you plant the lawn in spring, you will need to water it a little more during the first summer to support the young plants as they establish.

If you follow our recommended planting density of 10 plants per square metre), the Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' lawn will form an even cover within 8–12 months.

While the lawn is establishing, it will need to be watered infrequently but thoroughly. You should assess the watering needs of Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' during this initial stage, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8–10 cm.

After the lawn is one year old, watering may be limited to once (or at most twice) a year. As for maintaining Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin', we recommend cutting it 2–6 times a year.

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' is sold in 60-cell trays. For optimal coverage, we recommend a density of 10 plants per square meter, so each tray is designed to cover 6 m².

You can achieve the area you need by combining 6 m² trays and half trays of 3 m² (30 plants). Remember that for areas over 100 m² we provide custom quotes tailored to your needs!

Shipping

  • Italy: delivery within 48/72 hours of shipping.
  • International: delivery within a maximum of 5 days.
  • We ship from Monday to Wednesday: so that the plants only travel on weekdays and do not sit in the courier's warehouses over the weekend. Orders received from Thursday to Sunday will be shipped the following Monday.
  • Packaging designed for live plants, to ensure they arrive in good condition.

When you receive the delivery or hold-for-collection notice, please collect the package as soon as possible: plants suffer if they remain closed in the box for too long.

Returns and damaged plants

  • Right of withdrawal within 14 days of receipt, as provided for by the Consumer Code. The product must be returned intact and in its original packaging; return shipping costs are borne by the customer.
  • Plant arrived damaged? Please let us know within 7 days of receipt, with a few photos of the plant and the packaging: we will assess a replacement or refund together.

All the details are in the Terms of Sale and the withdrawal form. If you have any questions, write to us.

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' lawn

Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin' lawn

€69,00

€69,00

WHAT IS AN ALTERNATIVE LAWN

Save Time and Water

Treat yourself to a wildflower lawn that requires very little water and maintenance!

A traditional lawn is a fragile monoculture: it drinks thousands of liters of water every summer, needs mowing every week, and turns yellow as soon as you neglect it. An alternative lawn turns this logic on its head: instead of grasses, we use Mediterranean groundcovers selected in our nursery—low-growing, dense, and hardy plants born for hot, dry climates.

The result is a green, walkable carpet that blooms for months, withstands drought, salt spray, and frost, and reduces watering and maintenance by 80%. It is not an aesthetic compromise: it is a more beautiful, more vibrant lawn that is kinder to the environment.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG ROOT SYSTEM

Its strength? Its roots

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The 4 steps for planting

  • FIRST STEP

Prepare the soil

Prepare the soil by removing weeds and loosening the top 25–30 cm

  • STEP 2

Divide the seedlings

Remove the tray and separate the seedlings with a knife or scissors

  • STEP 3

Settle them in

Space 10 seedlings per m². Plant them well, making sure to cover the entire growing medium.

  • STEP 4

Irrigation

Water thoroughly until the soil is saturated. 

The land
Divide the seedlings
Make them your home
Irrigation

Alternative Lawn vs. Traditional Lawn

Why our alternative lawns are so special

Alternative Lawns
Traditional lawn
Irrigation
1-2 times a year
3-5 times a week
Haircuts
2-6 times a year
About 1 every two weeks.
Flowering
3-4 months
None
Walkability
High
High

Fun facts and much more about our alternative lawns

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 14 reviews.

Customer photo review of Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Estoy muy contenta con este tomillo rastrero, funcionó bastante bien ,solo fallaron 4 plantas que se secaron,el resto está en flor.

Maria M. 5/5 Verified

Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Perfetto

Linda T. 5/5 Verified

Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Store owner replied: Grazie per la recensione Linda! Siamo felici di sapere che è soddisfatta. Ci tenga aggiornati sui risultati se le va e per qualsiasi dubbio o domanda non esiti a contattarci, saremo felici di poterla aiutare!

semi. Buongiorno , una volta che le piantine hanno raggiunto la maturazione i loro semi danno viya a nuove piantine ? grazie greg

Greg 4/5

Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

È la terza volta che ordino piantine da Botanical Dry Garden. Siete il top! Sempre disponibili a chiarire ogni sorta di dubbio.

Francesca B. 5/5 Verified

Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Acquistato 30mt2 di prato alternativo. Piantine arrivate in ottimo stato e con un impianto radicale bello folto. Assistenza clienti molto cordiale e celere nelle richieste. Sarò ancora vostro cliente.

Brescia R. 5/5 Verified

Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

Personale molto cortese ed efficiente. Ho effettuato due ordini per effettuare prove in parti limitate del giardino, con l'idea di fare un ordine più consistente una volta valutata la resa, capacità di espandersi, resistenza di queste piante. Il personale è stato molto cortese e collaborativo, mi hanno informato sullo stato di avanzamento e abbiamo concordato le date per la spedizione. Il materiale è poi arrivato nei tempi stabiliti e in ottimo stato. Le piantine mi sembr abbiano attecchito molto bene e attendo la primavera per valutare come tappezzano. Unica cosa che ho trovato "disturbante" è che in entrambi i casi ho ricevuto un buono sconto da usare entro una settimana sull'ordine successivo, che mi è sembrata pratica commerciale non proprio trasparente. Non amo gli sconti e non sei obbligato a farmelo. Se lo fai, vincolarmi a usarlo in pochi giorni, facendo un nuovo ordine prima ancora che io abbia ricevuto la merce di questo ordine, suona come presa in giro.

Marco M. 4/5 Verified

Prato di Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'

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