Thymus pseudolanuginosus Woolly thyme (Labiatae) Evergreen shrub

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Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Woolly thyme
Evergreen shrub
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The Thymus pseudolanuginosus plant species is found in The original habitat of this plant is obscure. It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Woolly thyme. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. lanuginosus. non Mill. T. serpyllum lanuginosus.

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Latin Name:  Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Common Name:  Woolly thyme
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  Ronn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.05   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known in a wild situation

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light, well-drained calcareous soil and a sunny position[200]. Plants tolerate occasional walking on and can be grown in cracks in paths, they also succeed on walls[200]. Thymes dislike wet conditions, especially in the winter. A layer of gravel on the soil around them will help protect the foliage from wet soils[238]. Plants are hardy to at least -15°c[238]. The flowers are rich in nectar and are very attractive to honey bees[200]. This is a very difficult genus taxonomically, the species hybridize freely with each other and often intergrade into each other[200].

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