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Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Woolly Thyme

An evergreen mat of woolly, gray foliage suitable as a ground cover between flagstones or as a drought tolerant lawn substitute.

  • »  Low, creeping, evergreen ground cover
  • »  Forms a dense mat of gray-green foliage
  • »  Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers
  • »  Pale pink flowers occasionally appear
  • »  Not as floriferous as other cultivars
  • »  Handles some foot traffic
  • »  Bloom Time: Early summer

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Fragrant
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Grows best in a well-drained, average to dry soil, in full sun. Winter wetness may cause root rot and this is often confused with its hardiness. Drought tolerant once established. Low maintenance perennial that requires no pruning throughout the year.