Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Winter heath
Thyme
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Alpine Heath
Thymian
In French
Alpine Heath
Thym
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Tomillo
In Greek
Alpine Heath
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Tomilho
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Tymianek
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Thymum
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Thyme
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Thyme Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Thyme are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Thyme
Care of Alpine Heath and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.