Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Brownish 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
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
Saururus cernuus
In German
Wooly Thymian
Saururus cernuus
In French
Wooly Thyme
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus
Care of Wooly Thyme and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus pruning is done 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.