Pink Chintz Thyme
Pink chintz thyme is a short, mat-forming plant with woolly green leaves.
In spring, it grows salmon pink flowers that cover the evergreen foliage. This cultivar of thyme is also more tolerant of drought conditions than other thymes.
It is an excellent choice for planting between pavers, rock gardens, or where a short groundcover is desired.
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Pink Chintz Thyme
Pink chintz thyme is a short, mat-forming plant with woolly green leaves.
In spring, it grows salmon pink flowers that cover the evergreen foliage. This cultivar of thyme is also more tolerant of drought conditions than other thymes.
It is an excellent choice for planting between pavers, rock gardens, or where a short groundcover is desired.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
Pronunciation
TY-muss ser-PYE-lum
Mature Height
2 to 3 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
genus native to Europe, western Asia, northern Africa
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
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