Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height 1 - 3 Inch
Mature Spread 18 - 20 Inches
Growing Zones 5 - 8

The highly fragranced Wooly Thyme plant (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) is an edible herb with attractive foliage. It has silver, velvety leaves and light purple blooms. Wooly Thyme’s blooms appear during late spring and can last until mid-summer. This plant is an easy grower and makes an excellent groundcover or container plant for soft texture and color. Also referred to as Wooly Creeping Thyme, it only grows to a height of 1-3 inches and its spread is 18-20 inches.

Wooly Thyme Plant Care

Plant Wooly Thyme in a location that gets full sun, with 6 hours of bright light a day. In hot climates, plant this groundcover in partial sun with protection from the afternoon sun. Wooly Thyme needs well-draining soil and adapts well to rocky and sandy soils. Water Wooly Thyme consistently to get it established, especially if planting it in the spring. Once established, water when the top few inches of surrounding soil become dry. This plant doesn’t like to be overly watered, so err on the dry side.

Growing Wooly Thyme Plant

You can start Wooly Thyme indoors in early spring, later transplanting it outside. Or plant seeds or plugs directly in-ground after the threat of frost is gone. Regular trimming or mowing is recommended to encourage lush growth.

Watering Wooly Thyme Plant

Water Wooly Thyme only when the top 3-4 inches of soil are dry. This plant has shallow roots that can be damaged by too much water.

Feeding Wooly Thyme Plant

Fertilize Wooly Thyme once each spring. Apply a light layer of compost or a liquid fertilizer at half the recommended strength.

Wooly Thyme Plant Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8

Plant Type: Edible Plants

Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height: 1 - 3 Inch

Mature Spread: 18 - 20 Inches

Spacing: 16 - 20 Inches

Habit: Spreading

Flower Color(s): Purple

Flower Description:

Bloom Period:

Foliage Type: Herbaceous

Foliage Color(s): Green, Purple

Foliage Description:

Seasonal Interest: N/A

Watering: Low

Resists: Deer, Disease, Pests & Insects

Tolerates: Drought

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Container Role:

Uses: Borders, Containers

Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant

Brand: Sarahs Superb Herbs

Common Name: Wooly Thyme Plant

Other Name(s): Wooly Thyme

Scientific Name: Thymus pseudolanguinosus - Wooly Thyme

SKU:: 1231002121-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

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Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

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