Description
Woolly Thyme is a hardy ground cover that spreads easily through Massachusetts gardens, offering soft, gray-green foliage and seasonal pink blooms. Its tiny oval leaves are aromatic and slightly fuzzy, forming a dense mat that adds texture and subtle scent to garden paths and borders. Dainty pink flowers appear in summer, attracting pollinators and adding gentle color to your landscape. Woolly Thyme is a beautiful and functional choice for filling in gaps between stones or around walkways.
As an evergreen perennial, Woolly Thyme provides year-round interest and tolerates light foot traffic, making it perfect for high-visibility areas. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding you with a fragrant carpet that enhances both formal and informal garden styles. For gardeners in Massachusetts looking to add ground-level charm and resilience, Woolly Thyme is a reliable favorite. Woolly Thyme combines utility and elegance in one compact package.
Each plant comes in a 1 quart growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Thymus Pseudolanuginosus
Color: purple
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: water when the top couple of inches of soil are dry while becoming established
Soil: sandy, loamy, well draining
Zone: 4 – 9
Plant Shape: low spreading
Plant Type: perennial
Mature Size: height (2″ – 3″), width (1' – 3')
Blooming Season: summer
Growth Rate: medium
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