Thymus pseudolanuginosus - (15) Flat
Common Name: Woolly Thyme
Zones 3 to 11.
Full sun (to light shade in zones 10 and 11).
Plants reach 1 to 2 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide;
evergreen groundcover.
Growth rate: Moderate.
Thymus pseudolanuginosus forms a dense, flat mat of evergreen, fuzzy grey-green leaves with occasional soft pink flowers in summer.
Native to Mediterranean regions, creeping thyme thrives in hot, dry conditions. Easily grown in moderately fertile, average to dry, well-drained soil (water until they are established.). Woolly thyme is susceptible to root rot, in wet, poorly drained soil. Thyme benefits from occasional shearing after blooming to keep plants full and bushy. It does not need to be divided to stay healthy, but may need to be thinned out to prevent spreading.
Tolerating moderate traffic, woolly thyme is an excellent choice for between stones on a path or cascading over walls; also as a border plant, in containers, for edging, ground cover, lawn substitute, mass plantings, and rock gardens. Drought and Salt Tolerant. Slight fragrance and flowers attract butterflies, but it is deer and rabbit resistant. Creeping Thyme is easily divided in spring or early fall, and even small pieces will take root and grow. Not for culinary use. |
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