Woolly Thyme

Woolly thyme is a low-growing plant with tiny fuzzy, grey-green leaves. In late spring, it is covered by small pinkish-purple flowers. Never growing taller than 1 inch, it is a great plant for rock gardens or in between flagstone steps.

Woolly Thyme

Woolly thyme is a low-growing plant with tiny fuzzy, grey-green leaves. In late spring, it is covered by small pinkish-purple flowers. Never growing taller than 1 inch, it is a great plant for rock gardens or in between flagstone steps.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

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Pronunciation

TY-muss soo-doh-LAN-gin-OH-sus

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Mature Height

0.5 to 1 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

purple-pink

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Mediterranean

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,500 ft.

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