Dudleya

Thyme

About Dudleya and Thyme

Dudleya

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Succulent

Herbs

Origin

Western United States, Mexico

Asia, Europe

Types

Dudleya brittonii Dudleya pulverulenta Dudleya farinosa Dudleya caespitosa Dudleya virens

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

Number of Varieties

30300

0 40000

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Habitat

Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99996-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Rosette/Stemless

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

7.60 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

7.60 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Red, Pink

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Gray

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DUDLEYA

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Chalk Lettuce Chalk dudleya

Thyme

In Hindi

Dudleya

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Dudleya

Thymian

In French

Dudleya

Thym

In Spanish

dudleya

Tomillo

In Greek

Dudleya

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Dudleya

Tomilho

In Polish

Dudleya

Tymianek

In Latin

Dudley

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Saxifragales

Family

Crassulaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Dudleya

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

45350

1 27800

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Properties of Dudleya and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Dudleya and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Dudleya and Thyme. Dudleya doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Dudleya does not have fragrant flowers. Dudleya has allergic reactions like and Thyme has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dudleya and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dudleya and Thyme

Season and care of Dudleya and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Dudleya and Thyme Physical Information

Dudleya and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Thyme are as follows:

Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Dudleya and Thyme

Care of Dudleya and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Dudleya 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.