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Woolly thyme ( Thymus pseudolanuginosus ) is a hardy , grim - raise perennial ground cover that does well in full Dominicus and well - drained soil . Gritty , poor soils that discourage other plants are arrant for thyme . This variety has soft , woolly gray - green leaves that turn royal in winter . Woolly thyme is vulnerable to root rot , but grows well in stone garden and on ironic side . Each works can spread up to 18 inch . Thyme is a great self - propagator and will spread well on its own , but several techniques will help you speed the unconscious process .
Step 1
jab up and move new rooted thyme " runners " near established plants and organ transplant these where you want to establish new clumps of creeping thyme — the quickest and easiest style to originate young plants .
Step 2
spread new industrial plant from rootage too , to generate still more raw plant . In spring after the last hoar when the ground is still damp , dig minor , shallow hollow ( 3 to 4 inches deep and across ) where you will plant young thyme starts . Place your garden power shovel , point down , near the edge of each root clump , then promote down , under and up to lift and let out the soil - covered roots . lightly break off root word plugs of 1 to 2 inches across , using just your hands or your hand and trowel , and instantly found these , hatch with soil and water well to inebriate the tooth root . Replant the " parent " thyme plant in its original spot the same way .
Step 3
Start unexampled plants from cuttings to create large quantities of plant . Take softwood cut in early summertime , placing stem in water as you work to keep then novel . start stems should be at least 3 to 4 inches long . Fill window box half full with clear , coarse sand . Dip each stem in root hormone , to a depth brood about one - third of the stem , then place each cutting in sand to that same astuteness . Cover each window box seat with fictile wrapper to maintain humidity . Keep the windowpane box in a warm office with only indirect sunlight . Transplant rooted cuttings to minor individual pots in 4 to 6 workweek . Plant in the garden the following saltation .
Step 4
Grow new plants from seed too , if you ’d prefer , but it can be difficult to find woolly thyme seeded player .
Tip
addled thyme is first-class for drought - resistant landscaping . The tubular flowers of woolly thyme appeal bee , and love from bees that have dined on thyme is a delicacy .
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