Woolly Thyme Plant Care

Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus) belongs to the Lamiaceae family within the Thymus genus. Woolly Thyme is native to Europe, Western Asia. Woolly Thyme is also known as Wild Thyme, Creeping Thyme, Mother of Thyme.

Woolly Thyme displays a low mat-forming herb growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Woolly Thyme produces small, tubular pink to purple flowers in dense clusters.

Leaf size: approximately 0.5 inches.

Thymus pseudolanuginosus requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Woolly Thyme thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Thymus pseudolanuginosus grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Woolly Thyme prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining, sandy soil with good aeration. Good drainage is essential for Woolly Thyme to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Woolly Thyme every 8 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Divide and replant every 3-4 years. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Woolly Thyme can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to creeping thyme plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Woolly Thyme is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Woolly Thyme grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Woolly Thyme is native to Europe, Western Asia. In cooler regions, grow Woolly Thyme as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.