Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
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
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Chrysanths
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Chrysanthemen
  
Thymian
  
In French
Chrysanthèmes
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
Crisantemos
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
Chryzantemy
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Chrysanthemum
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Anthemideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Thyme
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Thyme season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Thyme Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Thyme are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Thyme
Care of Chrysanthemum and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots 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 Chrysanthemum 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.