Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
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Types
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
-9999
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
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Chincherinchee
Lemon Thyme
In German
Kap-Milchstern
Zitronenthymian
In French
Chincherinchee
citron Thyme
In Spanish
Chincherinchee
citron Thyme
In Greek
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Chinkerinchee
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Chincherinchee,
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Chincherinchee
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Asparagaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chincherinchee season is Spring and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme
Care of Chincherinchee and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.