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Woolly Thyme

Thymus pseudolanuginosus, Lamiaceae

Zones
5–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy VetchVicia villosa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
AsparagusAsparagus officinalis
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
SilverberryElaeagnus commutata
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Empress TreePaulownia tomentosa

Empress tree's large canopy completely shades woolly thyme and may produce growth inhibitors

TansyTanacetum vulgare

Tansy's strong allelopathic compounds suppress woolly thyme growth and establishment

Uses

Functions

Soil Stabilization

Common Questions

What zones does Woolly Thyme grow in?

Woolly Thyme grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Woolly Thyme?

Good companions for Woolly Thyme include Hairy Vetch, Asparagus, Silverberry.

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