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Woolly thyme

Woolly thyme

Woolly thyme

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

herb☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 small🌡️ RHS H4–H5

📋Quick Facts

Water

💧 Minimal watering

Hardiness

Zone 5-8

About

Very low thyme with fuzzy foliage; good between paving stones.

Also known as: Tomillo lanudo, Tomilho-lanoso, Thym laineux, Thymus pseudolanuginosus, Wolliger Thymian, Woolly thyme

Pest Resilience

5/5 — Highly resilient

Aromatic woolly foliage deters virtually all pests.

Visual Characteristics

Fruits

Yes

Harvest: Summer

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Culinary

Culinary Use

Garnish, infused vinegars, roast vegetables, herbal tea, herb butter

The woolly thyme year in your garden

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How to Propagate

🔪Division
Easy
✂️Cutting
Moderate
🌿Layering
Moderate

Hardiness Zones

H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H4–H5

USDA 7 equivalent

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