Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Lemon Thyme
In German
Bärn-Gras
Zitronenthymian
In French
ours Herbe
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
citron Thyme
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
bear Grass
limão Tomilho
In Polish
miś Trawa
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
herbas ferunt
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Nepetoideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme
Care of Bear Grass and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done 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 Bear Grass 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.