Thymus pseudolanuginosus
wooly thyme
- Amazing texture
- Great ground cover
- Flat growth and spreading habit
- Silvery-grey, woolly foliage
- Strong, pleasant thyme scent
- Easy to grow
- Great containers
- Versatile and has many uses
- Category: Herbs, Edibles, Groundcovers
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 1-2 in
- Spread: 18-20 in
- Bloom Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
A textural masterpiece, wooly thyme is the perfect perennial landscape groundcover with its flat growth and spreading habit. Silvery-gray, wooly foliage is just so touchable and is a perfect plant for patio and stepping stone use. Stepping on its teeny, fuzzy foliage releases a strong, pleasant thyme scent that enlivens the garden with its aroma. Wooly thyme is easy to grow, loves full sun, grows well in containers and its foliage can be used for a variety of herbal uses from potpourris to aromatherapy.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus pseudolanuginosus
This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, ranging from dry to medium. It tolerates drought, poor soils, and low fertility, preferring loose, sandy, or rocky soils. Avoid moist or wet conditions. Cut back stems to maintain its appearance or control growth. In USDA Zone 5, it may need protection for winter hardiness.