Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Sandy areas, Stony hillsides, Upland soils
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Mat-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Folklore
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
THYMUS serpyllum
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Creeping Thyme, Breckland thyme, Breckland-garden, Mother-of-thyme, Wild thyme
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Creeping Thyme
Chokecherry
In German
Feldthymian, Quendel
Chokecherry
In French
Serpolet, Thym sauvage
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Serpol, Tomillo
Chokecherry
In Greek
Creeping Thyme
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Chokecherry
In Polish
Creeping Thyme
Chokecherry
In Latin
Creeping Thyme
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mentheae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry
Season and care of Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Creeping Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Creeping Thyme is Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Creeping Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry Physical Information
Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Creeping Thyme height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry are as follows:
Creeping Thyme flower color: Purple and Light Pink
Creeping Thyme leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry
Care of Creeping Thyme and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Creeping Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Creeping Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.