Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Asia, Europe
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 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
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
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
Caterpillars
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
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
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
Thyme
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
अजवायन के फूल
In German
amerikanische persimmon
Thymian
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Thym
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
Tomillo
In Greek
American λωτός
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
Tomilho
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
Tymianek
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of American persimmon and Thyme
Season and care of American persimmon and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
American persimmon and Thyme Physical Information
American persimmon and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Thyme are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of American persimmon and Thyme
Care of American persimmon and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon 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 American persimmon 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.