Will Wooly Thyme Grow In Shade
This tiny-leafed plant is a perfect ground cover variety, and can tolerate poor soils.While only tolerant of occasional foot traffic, it lets off a faint but beautiful aroma when stepped on.Let’s explore this edible landscaping plant in a bit more detail!A perfect ground cover, wooly thyme looks great along stepping stones.brittanicus Common Name(s): Wooly thyme, woolly thyme, wooly creeping thyme Family: Lamiaceae Habit: Creeping, low ground cover Origin: Believed to be European in origin Zone: Zones 5-8 ideal, 9 if in partial shade during excessive heat Height: 3-4″ Spread: 12-18″ per plant Foliage: Green with a silvery cast from the finely-haired tiny leaves Bloom Time: Late spring through mid-summer Soil: Well-draining, sandy OK.Fine white hairs give wooly thyme a distinctive silvery-green cast.Tiny, hairy leaves and stems give it its common name.These wooly creeping thyme plants stay very low to the ground, forming a dense carpet.In the late spring and early summer, miniature pinkish-purple flowers often form.Little flakes of color dapple this ground cover, looking like confetti sprinkled overtop.Like other members of the mint family, thyme can spread quickly once established.Once in place, it’ll basically handle itself, growing not much more than 3-4″ tall and a foot and a half across per plant.While it will grow in partial sun conditions, there still needs to be abundant ambient light.If the soil holds moisture well, the plant acts as its own living mulch once established.When preparing the area, remove all weeds to prevent competition for water and space.If it’s too loose and fluffy, your plant may “float” on the surface if the soil gets muddy in the rain.Avoid severe compaction, but make sure it’s dense enough to hold your plant in place.Then press it into the ground at that point, fully covering the node area.Snipping off a few stems on a regular basis will encourage your plant to continue to spread.As a general rule, this type of thyme stays about 3-4″ off the ground at maximum height.If you want your thyme to be consistently green and soft, regular trimming is required.If the center of an older woolly thyme plant appears to be going brown, that’s not abnormal.But if it begins to grow across the stepping stones, prune that portion back.The grinding of the stem against the stone can create damaged patches that allow disease to set in.Most other pests won’t even bother, but you might find spiders living in or around your plants.The creeping wooly thyme provides a great shelter for ground-dwelling arachnids.To avoid root rot conditions, ensure the plant’s in well-draining soil.Whether you’re growing it as a replacement for your lawn or as a culinary herb, you will love this plant
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