Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, Europe
Types
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno'
Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta'
Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle'
Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, 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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Whiteflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent
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
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making informal hedge
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
heavenly bamboo
sacred bamboo
nandina
Thyme
In Hindi
Dwarf Nandina
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Dwarf Nandina
Thymian
In French
Nandina Dwarf
Thym
In Spanish
Nandina enana
Tomillo
In Greek
Dwarf Nandina
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Nandina do anão
Tomilho
In Polish
Dwarf Nandina
Tymianek
In Latin
Dwarf Nandina
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Not Available
Family
Berberidaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Thyme
Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Dwarf Nandina and Thyme Physical Information
Dwarf Nandina and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Thyme are as follows:
Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Thyme
Care of Dwarf Nandina and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nandina 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.
