Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico, South America
Types
Thymus praecox subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus
Leucophyllum frutescens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Chaparral, open Woodlands, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
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
General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Borders, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
anticoagulant, antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
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
Cottage garden, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
SALVIA coccinea
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Blood Sage, Texas Sage
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
Texas Sage
In German
Wooly Thymian
Texas Sage
In French
Wooly Thyme
Texas Sage
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
Sabio de Tejas
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
Τέξας Sage
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
Texas Sábio
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
Texas Sage
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
Texas Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Texas Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Texas Sage height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Texas Sage flower color: Red
- Texas Sage leaf color: Green
Care of Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage
Care of Wooly Thyme and Texas Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Sage 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 Texas Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.