Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
11-3
12 - 1
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
H1, H2, 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
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Firewheel
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
Firewheel
In German
Wooly Thymian
Feuerrad
In French
Wooly Thyme
Firewheel
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
Firewheel
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
Firewheel
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
Firewheel
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
Firewheel
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Firewheel
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Wooly Thyme and Firewheel Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Firewheel are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Firewheel
Care of Wooly Thyme and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.