Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Also Known As

Thymus praecox
Thymus praecox 'Pseudolanuginosus'
Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus
Thymus serphyllum lanuginosus
Thymus serpyllum Pseudolanuginosus Group
Thymus serpyllum var. lanuginosus
Woolly Leaved Thyme
Woolly Thyme

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

H: 2"-6"
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Thymus pseudolanuginosus plant details

Thymus pseudolanuginosus is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thymus pseudolanuginosus

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Dusty gray foliage with pink flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Woolly Thyme hardy to all zones (winter protection in coldest climates). Very tiny green-gray woolly leaves on 2-inch mat. We use it to spill over rocks on sunny Windy Point on our Garden Railroad. Good as miniature meadow, between paving stones or cascading down a bank. Pinkish flowers June to August.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Wooly green/grey leaves and ground hugging habit. Interesting texture and color. Zones 4-8. 2-4" tall.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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By: Daryll's Nursery

Woolly, Tom Thumb-like and cozy-looking, the aromatic silver-green leaves form a tight nearly prostate mat tough enough to handle foot traffic. This versatile pink flowering Thyme can creep between steps and patio stones or cushion hard edges in the garden, as well as spice up culinary dishes and impart medicinal properties.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Woolly thyme is one of the best groundcover thymes in our climate. Easy to grow and vigorous, it is perfect amidst stepping stones where it can be walked on, as a groundcover in full sun and it will trail up to two feet down the edge of a wall, container or hanging basket. Pink flowers. Attractive to bees.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Beautifully textured groundcover that demands touching. Forms an undulating mat to 2" high with stems holding small, gray leaves covered with dense wooly hairs. Pink flowers are seldom seen. Useful in rock crevices, between stepping stones, or spilling out of a raised bed. Best in well-drained soils with good air circulation. Hardy to below 0F. Garden origin.