Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light brown, Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Nitrogen, Phosphate
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
बौना कैटेल
In German
Wooly Thymian
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Wooly Thyme
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Wooly Thyme and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.