Woolly Thyme

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: A low-growing, creeping, woody-based perennial that thrives in rock gardens and between paving stones. The hairy, grey-green leaves form a soft and inviting groundcover, with pink flowers appearing sparsely in summer. The leaves are aromatic but unsuitable for culinary use. Tolerant of infertile soils and drought, and prefers sunny locations.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Evergreen
Plant Care: Perennial - Evergreen (soft-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. To avoid winter stress, wait until spring to identify what portions of the plant are still alive and then remove the rest.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2-4" tall x 12" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Central Open Shape, Park Strip Plant, Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Pink
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Jul

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

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    • Hardscape Exhibit
  • Irrigation Path
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  • Neighborhood Landscapes
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  • Planting Path
    • Turf Alternatives
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter