Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Asia, Europe
Types
Not available
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
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
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Thyme
In Hindi
boxberry
अजवायन के फूल
In German
boxberry
Thymian
In Spanish
boxberry
Tomillo
In Portuguese
boxberry
Tomilho
In Polish
boxberry
Tymianek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Not Available
Family
Ericaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxberry and Thyme
Season and care of Boxberry and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Boxberry and Thyme Physical Information
Boxberry and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Boxberry and Thyme are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Thyme
Care of Boxberry and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves 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 Boxberry 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.