Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
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CREEPING THYME
Family Name: Lamiaceae
Pronounced: TY-mus ser-PIL-lum
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden.
Plant Group:
Subshrub, Herbs.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All.
USDA zones: 4-8.
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Flowering period: Summer.
Flowering attributes: Whorls of light pink flowers.
Leaf attributes: Hairy, trailing, gray-green fragrant leaves.
Growth habit: Trailing.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained, neutral soil.
Feeding: None needed.
Propagation Methods: Divide in spring. | Semi ripe cuttings in summer.
Pruning Methods: Prune hard in spring and lightly after flowering.
Rainy Side Notes
I grow this on top of a rock wall where it creeps between the rocks. This will do well in light traffic areas and between stepping stones. 'Pink Chintz' was discovered on the grounds of the RHS's garden in Wisley, England.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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