Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
Thyme-CreepingSuggest this plant to customers looking for eco-friendly solutions for lawn substitutes in moderate foot traffic areas such as between stepping stones, as it emits a minty fragrance when crushed. This variety forms a fuzzy, dark green carpet topped with light salmon pink flowers in summer.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 2-4"
- Spread: 4-12"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 2-4"
- Spread: 4-12"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes