Thymus pseudolanuginosus

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Thymus pseudolanuginosus, commonly known as Woolly Thyme, is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial prized for its soft, silver-gray foliage that forms a dense, velvety carpet. This drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for rock gardens, between stepping stones, or draping over walls. In early to mid-summer, tiny pink to lavender flowers appear, attracting pollinators and adding delicate charm. Woolly Thyme is both ornamental and practical, offering a unique texture and resilience for dry, sunny landscapes.

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Growing Zone	Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Know Your Zone
Pet friendly	Yes
Mature height	1–2 inches (2–5 cm)
Sunlight	Bright light
Type of Soil	Alkaline to neutral
Maintenance level	Low maintenance
Water Requirement	Low watering (once every 2 weeks)

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Growth Rate	Moderate to fast ground cover.
Colorful leaves	Yes
Flowering	Yes
Bloom Color	Pink
Disease resistant	Yes
Cold Tolerant	Yes
Heat Tolerant	Yes
Drought Tolerant	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Edible	Yes
Wildlife Attraction	Attracts pollinators; resists deer.
Self-pollinating	Self-pollinating
Seasonality	Evergreen in mild winters; flowers in early summer.
Ideal For	Groundcovers, rock gardens, between stepping stones
Leaf Description	Dense mat of tiny grey-green leaves covered in fine hair; soft and woolly.
Flower Description	Tiny pink to lavender flowers in early to midsummer.
Planting Instructions	Plant in gritty, well-drained soil. Space 6–12" apart. Avoid wet or dense clay soils.
Pruning & Maintenance	Light trim after flowering to keep it compact.
Water Needs	Low once established; drought-tolerant.
Light Needs	Full sun is essential for best texture and flower show.
Harvesting	Not typically used in culinary form; more ornamental.
Fertilizing	Not needed in poor soils; overfeeding weakens flavor and form.
Pollination	Attracts bees and beneficial insects.
Companion Plants	Sedum, creeping phlox, dianthus, alpine plants, or other thyme varieties.

Seasonality and Flowering
Planting Instructions

Evergreen in mild winters; flowers in early summer.

Tiny pink to lavender flowers in early to midsummer.

Plant in gritty, well-drained soil. Space 6–12" apart. Avoid wet or dense clay soils.

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

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