Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
6-9
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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, 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, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
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
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Thyme
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Laub- Cattail
Thymian
In French
broadleaf Cattail
Thym
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Tomillo
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Tomilho
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Tymianek
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Typhales
Not Available
Family
Typhaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, 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 Broadleaf Cattail 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.
