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 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.

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 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
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Botanic Name

Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'

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Pronunciation

TY-muss ser-PYE-lum

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Mature Height

2 to 3 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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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.

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Flower Color

pink

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

genus native to Europe, western Asia, northern Africa

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,500 ft.

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