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Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz'
{24 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

(AKA Pink Chintz Creeping Thyme, T. praecox 'Pink Chintz', T. praecox ssp. articus 'Pink Chintz')

Thymus serpyllum 'Pink Chintz' is native to Europe, with dark green (1/2-inch) foliage that has a cascading/creeping habit. With a bloom period from early to late spring, this thyme's gentle magenta-pink flowers are typically the first to appear. Pink Chintz is an herbaceous perennial - it dies back during the winter months - that is very attractive to butterflies.

Pink Chintz is tolerant of drought (though it grows more heartily with profuse watering), and it is also tolerant of sandy soil. Owing to its acceptance of light foot traffic, Pink Chintz is spectacular for rock gardens and around stepping-stones; this thyme is also well suited for borders and as edging.

Thyme is a low growing, highly aromatic herb that is often grown as a groundcover. It grows well in the cracks between pavers and rocks. It is extremely fragrant and flavorful and grows especially well in somewhat dry, sunny conditions. Once established they require little water. Thyme is most fragrant and flavorful when grown in dry, lean soil. Too much moisture can rot the plants.

The foliage can be used for seasoning at any time and is easily dried. The blooms are also edible and are tastiest when first opening. It is best though to stop harvesting thyme a month before the first frost. This will allow the more tender stems to harden off some before the cold comes and will reduce the die-back over the winter.

Thyme has been utilized for millennia. Due to its intrepid and vitality-laden symbolism to the ancient Greeks, athletes covered their arms with its oil before tournaments. All varieties of thyme have strong disinfectant properties, which brought about the cultivars' widespread use by Egyptians (for embalming) and even during 20th century wartime (to sterilize wounds).

Mature height 1-3", spacing 6-9", spreads 12-16". Moderate growth rate, good for erosion control. It is disease resistant and tolerates drought, heat & humidity, deer, rabbits, seashore, slope, and wind. Does best with average water and well drained soil.

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Zones: 4-9

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Thymus serpyllum 'Elfin'
{24 Pots - 3 1/2 in.}

(Creeping Thyme) Forms a fragrant and dense short mat ranging in color from dark green to grayish blue, with lovely purple-pink blooms in early- to late-summer.

$102.48 for 1 pack of 24 plants ($4.27 per plant)
10-41 packs - $97.68 per pack ($4.07 per plant)
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Expected 06/30/12

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