Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Asia, Europe
Types
Helichrysum italicum
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Hillside, Rocky areas
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Gray Green, Gray
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
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
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
HELICHRYSUM italicum
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
Thyme
In Hindi
करी संयंत्र
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Currykraut
Thymian
In French
Usine de Curry
Thym
In Spanish
planta de Curry
Tomillo
In Greek
φυτό Curry
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Curry planta
Tomilho
In Polish
curry roślin
Tymianek
In Latin
Curry plant
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Curry Plant and Thyme
Season and care of Curry Plant and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Curry Plant and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Curry Plant season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Curry Plant and Thyme Physical Information
Curry Plant and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Curry Plant and Thyme are as follows:
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Curry Plant and Thyme
Care of Curry Plant and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Curry Plant 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.