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Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Woolly Thyme

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Information by:         Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

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.