Woolly Thyme
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
SKU
06576
A durable herb with aromatic leaves, perfect for filling between stepping stones or as a waterwise groundcover. Creates a low, lush mat of soft green foliage. Works nicely tucked into a container, allowed to trail over the edge. The small, showy, pink flowers attract butterflies. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- Green's Feed & Seed
314 Piedmont Road Charleston WV 25301
- Lowe's
1000 Nitro Marketplace Cross Lanes WV 25313
- Lowe's
5750 Maccorkle Ave. Se Charleston WV 25304
- Lowe's
350 Diedrich Blvd. Ashland KY 41101
| Average Size at Maturity | Slow growing; reaches only 3 in. tall, spreading 12 in. wide. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Rock Garden, Ground Cover, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Gift Plant |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in average to very lean, neutral to alkaline soils. As a groundcover, space 6 to 12 in. apart; closer for faster fill; control weeds until plants have filled in. Trim lightly, just after flowering. In early spring, prune back old foliage to one-half inch. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!