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Thymus 'Pink Ripple' (Thyme)

Thymus 'Pink Ripple' Photo/Illustration: Jane Grushow


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Thymus 'Pink Ripple' TY-mus Common Name: Thyme Synonyms: T. serpyllum 'Pink Ripple' Genus: Thymus
In early- to mid-summer, this mat-forming thyme erupts with masses of 6-inch-high spikes covered with pink flowers. The light green, tiny foliage, hugging the ground in mats, has a pleasing lemon fragrance when crushed. This plant shines when spilling over stone walls or between the cracks in paving stones, where passersby can tread on the leaves and release the lemony scent.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Thymes are well-loved by bees and butterflies. Plants spread to 8 inches or so.
 Care: Grow in well-drained and average, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. In early spring, shear the plants and lightly trim back after flowering.
 Propagation: Divide in spring or fall, or sow seed in spring. Thymes are slow to germinate and hybridize regularly.
 Problems: Gray mold, root rot.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Suitable as Annual, Waterside
Style Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Herbs

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