Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
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
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CRYPTANTHUS
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
Thyme
In Hindi
Earth Star
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Erdstern
Thymian
In French
Terre étoile
Thym
In Spanish
estrella de la tierra
Tomillo
In Greek
γη αστεριών
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Estrela da terra
Tomilho
In Polish
Gwiazda ziemi
Tymianek
In Latin
terra, stella
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Not Available
Family
Bromeliaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Earth Star and Thyme
Season and care of Earth Star and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Earth Star and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Earth Star season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Earth Star is Not Available and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Earth Star and Thyme Physical Information
Earth Star and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Earth Star height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Earth Star and Thyme are as follows:
Earth Star flower color: Not Available
Earth Star leaf color: Not Available
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Earth Star and Thyme
Care of Earth Star and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star 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.