Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

Thyme-Creeping

Thymus serpyllum ÔPink ChintzÕ

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Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

Thyme-Creeping

Suggest 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