Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
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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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Black Currant
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Black Currant
Lemon Thyme
In German
Black Currant
Zitronenthymian
In French
groseille noire
citron Thyme
In Spanish
negro Grosella
citron Thyme
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
limão Tomilho
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
nigrum currants
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Black Currant and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Black Currant and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Currant and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Black Currant and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Black Currant and Lemon Thyme
Care of Black Currant and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant 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 Black Currant 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.