Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Lemon Thyme
In German
Applemint Baum
Zitronenthymian
In French
Applemint Arbre
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
citron Thyme
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Applemint ligno
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Applemint and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Applemint and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Lemon Thyme
Care of Applemint and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.