Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Common Name(s):
Woolly Thyme
Wooly thyme
Synonym:
Thymus lanuginosus
Wooly leaved thyme
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Jul
Tiny 2-lipped tubular found in leaf sxils
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
NO
Family:
Lamiaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Tiny, grey-green, elliptical, covered with fine silky grey hairs about 1/8th " long
Fall Color?
YES
Leaves turn reddish brown
Evergreen
Photo by:
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Evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
NO
Origins:
Europe
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
5
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
.25-.25'
Spread:
.25-1'
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Found in sunny well dreained locations with rocky soil
Soil:
Dry, lean, well-drained sandy or rocky soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Minimal, or can use a balanced organic fertilizer or compost sparingly in early spring
Mulch:
Limestone gravel/pea gravel
Once established requires minimal watering, give light trim after flowering, give light application of compost in early spring, divide in spring or early fall to rejuvenate
Long Term:
Winter:
Reduce watering significantly, mulch if ot done in fall
Spring:
Trim back old or winter damaged foliage to within one half inch of ground, give light shearing to help rejuvenate
Summer:
Plants only need water during prolonged dry spells, lightly trim the plant after flowering to maintain tidy, compact shape and encourage dense plush growth, remove old wood
Fall:
Apply low nitrogen slow release organic fertilizer to encourage root development, in cold climes apply 2-3" straw or pine needles, ensure area is free-draining
General Care Comments:
Full sun, gritty well-drained soil, little water, trim lightly
Common Problems
Overwatering, poor drainage. encroachment from other plants
Diseases:
Root and crown rot, Botrytis grey mold, powdery mildew
Insects:
Aohids, spider mites
Environmental Problems:
Too much water, too much shade, high humidity, frost heaving
Pests:
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