Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Australia
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, 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 after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Used as a dye
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
Silver Wattle
In German
Wooly Thymian
Silver Wattle
In French
Wooly Thyme
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle
Care of Wooly Thyme and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.