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Woolly Thyme

Thymus Pseudolanuginosus

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Overview

Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover with a soft, fuzzy texture. This aromatic perennial spans up to 3 feet wide and reaches a height of 3 inches. Adaptable to zones 5-8, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Tiny, pink flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators. Ideal for rock gardens and between pavers, it's hardy and drought-resistant, requiring minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 3–9Type Ground cover, Herb, PerennialClimate Alpine

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — wool-like hairs that cover its leaves.<br><br>Growing to a mere height of around 1-3 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Herb, Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Alpine

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Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — reducing the need for frequent watering

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — silvery-gray foliage due to the fine

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — Tiny, pink flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — ground cover / herb / perennial with pink blooms

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — and protection from excessive winter moisture to prevent root rot

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — Woolly Thyme provides not only visual interest but also functional benefits for your garden composition

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — This aromatic perennial spans up to 3 feet wide and reaches a height of 3 inches; woolly Thyme spreads outwards to

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — it's important to note that while it is foot traffic tolerant

Woolly Thyme (Thymus Pseudolanuginosus) — Tiny, pink flowers bloom in summer, attracting pollinators; pink flowers in the garden

Photographs by 9 contributors

Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ghislain118 https://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
DoF CC-BY-X, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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