Emu Bush

Thyme

About Emu Bush and Thyme

Emu Bush

Thyme

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Asia, Europe

Types

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

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

Number of Varieties

40300

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Dry areas

Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm10.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Magenta, Rose

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Tiny

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

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

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility

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

Flowers, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'

Thymus vulgaris

Common Name

Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush

Thyme

In Hindi

एमु बुश

अजवायन के फूल

In German

Emu Bush

Thymian

In French

Emu Bush

Thym

In Spanish

Emu Bush

Tomillo

In Greek

emu Μπους

θυμάρι

In Portuguese

Emu de Bush

Tomilho

In Polish

Emu Bush

Tymianek

In Latin

Emu Bush

Thymum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Myoporaceae

Labiatae

Genus

Eremophila

Thymus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Myoporeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

220350

1 27800

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Properties of Emu Bush and Thyme

Wondering what are the properties of Emu Bush and Thyme? We provide you with everything About Emu Bush and Thyme. Emu Bush doesn't have thorns and Thyme doesn't have thorns. Also Emu Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash and Thyme has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Emu Bush and Thyme and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Emu Bush and Thyme

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

Emu Bush and Thyme Physical Information

Emu Bush and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Thyme are as follows:

Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green

Care of Emu Bush and Thyme

Care of Emu Bush and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush 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.