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Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herb
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 8 cm (1 - 3 in)
Spread 5 - 90 cm (0 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herb Thymus pseudolanuginosus (woolly thyme) bears showy, light pink and fragrant flowers during late spring to mid-summer. The matte foliage is dark aquamarine and greyish green in colour, fine in texture, fragrant and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, mass planting and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Thymus pseudolanuginosus . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought and high foot traffic.