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Pink Chintz Thyme

Thymus 'Pink Chintz'

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Overview

Thymus 'Pink Chintz', aka Pink Chintz Thyme, is an evergreen, low-growing perennial, reaching heights of 1-2 inches and spreading 12-18 inches. It exhibits woolly, oval foliage and blooms with salmon-pink flowers in early spring, inviting pollinators. This drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, perfect for rock gardens, pathways, and as a lawn alternative. Hardy in zones 4-9, it's also deer-resistant and emits a pleasant aroma when tread upon.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–8Type Ground coverClimate Mediterranean
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — and as a lawn alternative
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — This drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soilPink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — reaching heights of 1-2 inches and spreading 12-18 inchesPink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — Hardy in zones 4-9, it's also deer-resistant and emits a pleasant aroma when tread uponPink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — It exhibits woolly, oval foliage and blooms with salmon-pink flowers in early spring, inviting pollinators

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–8

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — and as a lawn alternative
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — This drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — reaching heights of 1-2 inches and spreading 12-18 inches
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — Hardy in zones 4-9, it's also deer-resistant and emits a pleasant aroma when tread upon
Pink Chintz Thyme (Thymus 'Pink Chintz') — It exhibits woolly, oval foliage and blooms with salmon-pink flowers in early spring, inviting pollinators
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