Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Asia, Europe
Types
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Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
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Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
-
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
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
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
QUERCUS douglasii
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Blue Oak
Thyme
In Hindi
Blue Oak Tree
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Blaue Eiche
Thymian
In French
Bleu Oak Tree
Thym
In Spanish
Azul del árbol de roble
Tomillo
In Greek
Μπλε Oak Tree
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Carvalho azul
Tomilho
In Polish
Niebieski Oak Tree
Tymianek
In Latin
Blue quercum ligno
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Blue Oak and Thyme
Season and care of Blue Oak and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Oak and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Oak is and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Oak is and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Oak and Thyme Physical Information
Blue Oak and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Oak and Thyme are as follows:
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Oak and Thyme
Care of Blue Oak and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Blue Oak 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.