Pink Chintz Thyme
Thymus 'Pink Chintz'
Pronunciation: Ty-muss
SKU #05124
| Description | 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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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Early Spring |
| Mature Size | Tight, compact habit, reaches just 1 in. tall, quickly spreading 18 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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