Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South America
Asia, Europe
Types
Heliotropium
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
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, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
Thyme
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Heliotrop
Thymian
In French
héliotrope
Thym
In Spanish
heliotropo
Tomillo
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Tomilho
In Polish
heliotrop
Tymianek
In Latin
Heliotrope
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Labiatae
Genus
Heliotropium
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
-
Season and Care of Heliotrope and Thyme
Season and care of Heliotrope and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Heliotrope and Thyme Physical Information
Heliotrope and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Thyme are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Heliotrope and Thyme
Care of Heliotrope and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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.