Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western 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
Cultivated Beds
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead flowers
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Self-fertile
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Root Pathogen, Stem rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Bloating, Digestion problems, Digestive, Heartburn, Menstrual Cramps, Stomach spasms
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, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used in flavouring curries, teas
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CARUM carvi
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Caraway, meridian fennel, Persian cumin
Thyme
In Hindi
शाहजीरा
अजवायन के फूल
In Spanish
alcaravea
Tomillo
In Portuguese
alcaravia
Tomilho
In Polish
kminek
Tymianek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Caraway and Thyme
Season and care of Caraway and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Caraway and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Caraway season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Caraway is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Caraway is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Caraway and Thyme Physical Information
Caraway and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Caraway height is 50.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Caraway and Thyme are as follows:
Caraway flower color: White
Caraway leaf color: Green and Light Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Caraway and Thyme
Care of Caraway and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Caraway pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove dead flowers 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 Caraway 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.