Wooly Thyme
Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Lamiaceae · perennial · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. Wooly Thyme, hardy to Zone Zones 5a–8b, is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Woolly thyme is a mat-forming perennial from southern Europe with a spreading, horizontal habit. It produces tiny pale pink tubular flowers sporadically in summer and has soft, woolly foliage that creates a velvety texture.
Woolly thyme is hardy in zones 5a-8b and requires full sun with very dry, well-drained soil. It tolerates deer, drought, shallow rocky soils, and urban conditions with low maintenance. The plant spreads 1-3 ft and is useful as a groundcover in xeric gardens.
Quick Facts
Height
0 ft
Spread
1-3 ft
Growth Rate
Medium
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Very Dry, Well Drained
Water
Low to moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–8b
Bloom Time
summer
Origin
Southern Europe