Thyme 'Roseus' - Pink thyme

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common Name: Rose Thyme
Scientific Name: Thymus 'Roseus'
Color: Soft pink flowers, fine, aromatic green foliage
Mature Height: 0.15–0.25 m (6–10 inches)
Mature Width: 0.30–0.50 m (12–20 inches)
Habit: Spreading and prostrate, flowers in delicate small spikes
Bloom Period: May to August
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Very low, drought-tolerant
Soil Type: Well-drained, light, tolerates poor and calcareous soils
Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent, perfect for alpine gardens and rockeries
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic
Culinary Use: Delicate aromatic foliage, mild herbaceous flavor with subtle floral notes

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✂️ Care

Thymus 'Roseus' is a hardy, self-sufficient alpine perennial, ideal for creating an ornamental and culinary flowering carpet in challenging environments. Its evergreen foliage and soft pink flowers provide colorful ground cover from spring to late summer.

Lightly prune after flowering to maintain a compact and dense shape. Water only at planting; once established, the plant thrives without additional watering and prefers dry, well-drained conditions.

Divide every four to five years in spring to revitalize clumps and encourage vigorous growth. Harvest leaves as needed for cooking, drying, or aromatic infusions.