Pink Chintz Thyme
Thymus 'Pink Chintz'
SKU
05124
Tiny, pink flowers blanket the low-growing mat of fuzzy, gray-green leaves which emit a pleasing scent when stepped on. Blooms earlier than other selections. Tolerates light traffic between stepping stones as well as dry conditions. A fine groundcover for small areas. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | Ty-muss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Tight, compact habit, reaches just 1 in. tall, quickly spreading 18 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Ground Cover, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Year-round Interest, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Thrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. Space 12 to 15 in. apart as groundcover; closer for faster fill. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, prune back old foliage to 1/2 inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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