Overview
Thymus pseudolanuginosus is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Thymus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thymus pseudolanuginosus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include culinary herb, ground cover and ornamental border plant.
About
Thymus pseudolanuginosus is a low-growing, spreading cultivar of the Thymus genus, belonging to the Lamiaceae family. It features evergreen foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This cultivar prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil and is hardy to UK zone H4. Suitable as a culinary herb, ground cover, or ornamental border plant, it can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
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About the genus
The genus Thymus contains about 350 species of aromatic perennial herbaceous plants and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean area of Europe, North Africa and Turkey.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thymus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Thymus pseudolanuginosus size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Low-growing, spreading
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Culinary herb, ground cover, ornamental border plant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thymus pseudolanuginosus
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings, division
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thymus pseudolanuginosus?
Thymus pseudolanuginosus prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thymus pseudolanuginosus need?
Thymus pseudolanuginosus grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thymus pseudolanuginosus hardy in the UK?
Thymus pseudolanuginosus has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Thymus pseudolanuginosus?
Seed, cuttings, division.
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