Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Types
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Thymus citriodorus
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Lemon Thyme
In German
Rübe
Zitronenthymian
In French
betterave
citron Thyme
In Spanish
remolacha
citron Thyme
In Greek
παντζάρι
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
beterraba
limão Tomilho
In Polish
buraczany
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
cui pendens sicula beta
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Caryophyllidae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Beet and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Beet and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Beet and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Beet is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Beet is Neutral and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Beet and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Beet and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Beet and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Beet flower color: Red and Green
Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Beet and Lemon Thyme
Care of Beet and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beet 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.