Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
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Types
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Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
-
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water occasionally
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
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All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, pollinators
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
henbit deadnettle
Lemon Thyme
In German
henbit deadnettle
Zitronenthymian
In French
henbit deadnettle
citron Thyme
In Spanish
deadnettle henbit
citron Thyme
In Greek
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
henbit deadnettle
limão Tomilho
In Polish
Henbit jasnota
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
henbit deadnettle
lemon Thyme
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Henbit Deadnettle season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme
Care of Henbit Deadnettle and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.