Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Phlox divaricata,Phlox buckleyi, Phlox paniculata
  
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet
  
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong
  
Tiny
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
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
Adequately
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
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, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
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
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
  
Botanical Name
PHLOX paniculata 'Robert Poore'
  
Thymus vulgaris
  
Common Name
Garden Phlox
  
Thyme
  
In Hindi
फ्लॉक्स
  
अजवायन के फूल
  
In German
Phlox
  
Thymian
  
In French
Phlox
  
Thym
  
In Spanish
Phlox
  
Tomillo
  
In Greek
Phlox
  
θυμάρι
  
In Portuguese
Phlox
  
Tomilho
  
In Polish
Phlox
  
Tymianek
  
In Latin
Phlox
  
Thymum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Not Available
  
Family
Polemoniaceae
  
Labiatae
  
Genus
Phlox
  
Thymus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Garden Phlox and Thyme
Season and care of Garden Phlox and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Phlox and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Phlox season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Garden Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Garden Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Garden Phlox and Thyme Physical Information
Garden Phlox and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Phlox height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Garden Phlox and Thyme are as follows:
Garden Phlox flower color: Pink and Violet
Garden Phlox leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Phlox and Thyme
Care of Garden Phlox and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Phlox 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 Garden Phlox 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.