Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Asia, Europe
Types
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
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
Vine/Liana
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Tiny
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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, Vines
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Thyme
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Thymian
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
Thym
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
Tomillo
In Greek
Boston Ivy
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
Tomilho
In Polish
Boston Ivy
Tymianek
In Latin
Boston Ivy
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Parthenocissus
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Thyme
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is and Thyme season is . The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Boston Ivy and Thyme Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Thyme are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Thyme
Care of Boston Ivy and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering 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 Boston Ivy 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.