Woolly Thyme

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Groundcover, Fragrant, Flowering, Slopes/Erosion Control, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Height

1 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

5-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Aim for at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily to keep the foliage mat tight and silver. While it tolerates light afternoon shade in the hottest climates, too much shade causes the stems to stretch and lose their characteristic fuzzy density.
Soil: This plant requires excellent drainage and thrives in gritty, sandy, or rocky soils. If you have heavy clay, plant it in a raised bed or a rock garden since "wet feet" during the winter is the fastest way to kill this herb.

Watering Requirements

Water your new plants every few days for the first few weeks to help the root system reach into the surrounding soil. Once the carpet is established, Woolly Thyme is very drought tolerant and only needs supplemental water during extended heat waves. Be careful not to overwater because trapped moisture within the dense foliage can cause the plant to rot or "melt" in the center.

Pruning Tips

Woolly Thyme blooms on old wood, so the best time to tidy it up is immediately after the tiny flowers fade in mid summer. Use garden shears to lightly trim the top of the entire mat, which acts like a haircut to stimulate fresh, thick growth. This prevents the plant from becoming overly woody or developing a bare, brown center over time.

Fertilizer Needs

This groundcover is a light feeder and only requires a single application of a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers because they encourage soft, lanky growth that is more susceptible to pests and winter damage. Providing too many nutrients actually weakens the plant's structural integrity and reduces its natural hardiness.

Aromatic Carpets of Soft Dainty Green Woolly Thyme!

Thick Cascading Carpeting Groundcover
Tiny Gray-Green Foliage
Low, Creeping Trailing Fragrance!
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Small Showy Pink Blooms
Hardy Full Sun Perennial

Carpets of fuzzy foliage, Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) is a showy vigorously spreading fragrant herb!

Tiny, fuzzy gray-green leaves cascade and trail, thickly carpeting entire areas in dense, fragrant greenery!

Butterflies and bees love the tiny pink flowers that smother this creeping Thyme in early summer

How to Use Woolly Thyme In The Landscape

Fantastic Rock Garden and border plants that edges your Cottage, Perennial and Herb gardens with the soft foliage and tight clumping spreading form of this aromatic herb.

Let meander between the cracks of your walkways and stepping-stones, or spill-over sunny retaining and rock walls to soften hard edges.

Spillers for containers and sunny planters, they perfume the air with herbal aroma!

Attracting butterflies while providing a Fire-wise barrier and ground cover to fill barren areas with lush color and scent!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Fantastic full sun Thyme plants form dense mats in neutral to alkaline soil! Light foot-traffic tolerant once established, be sure to proved Thyme with well-drained soils and adequate moisture in the summer heat.

Firescaping and Xeriscaping groundcovers colonize rocky soils and poor soils, they require no care beyond some watering and fertilizer. Drought tolerant once established!

Woolly Thyme is a refreshing and adaptable ground covering herb with loads of appeal! Order yours from Nature Hills today!

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