Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Woolly Thyme
Description
Woolly Thyme is an herbaceous perennial used as a groundcover, as it creeps and hugs the ground to 12' wide. Tiny, pale pink flowers bloom during the summer. It likes well-drained soil and can tolerate desert heat if given afternoon shade. It looks great between pavers as it tolerates foot traffic. It makes a nice lawn substitute also. Foliage is fuzzy and gray-green.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Intermittent
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.