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Thymus praecox subsp. britannicus (Wild thyme)

Other names: Thymus polytrichus subsp. arcticus, Thymus pseudolanuginosus, Woolly thyme, Creeping thyme, English thyme, Mother of thyme, Thymus praecox var. pseudolanuginosus, Thymus polytrichus subsp. britannicus

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Species
T. praecox subsp. britannicus is a mat-forming, evergreen subshrub with prostrate, branching, hairy stems bearing narrowly ovate, finely-hairy, aromatic, dark green leaves and terminal clusters of lilac-pink flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.05 m 0.6 m 5-10 years
0 ft 1 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in moist, alkaline or neutral, well-drained soil in full sun. Will not tolerate wet, waterlogged conditions, particularly in winter. Tolerates drought and poor soils.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Between paving stones

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Prostrate

Native to

Southern Europe

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain a compact habit.

Propagation methods

Division, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

Cut back after flowering in early autumn (optional)

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Divide and replant in spring

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Plant in neutral to alkaline soil (autumn or spring)

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