Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
Not Available
Asia, Europe
Types
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl
Hibiscus Luna Red
Hibiscus Luna White
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
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, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Hibiscus moscheutos
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow
Thyme
In Hindi
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Thymian
In French
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Thym
In Spanish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Tomillo
In Greek
Hibiscus Luna Rose
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Tomilho
In Polish
Hibiscus Luna Rose
Tymianek
In Latin
Hibiscus rosa Luna
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Not Available
Family
Malvaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme
Season and care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme Physical Information
Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme are as follows:
Hibiscus Luna Rose flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Hibiscus Luna Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme
Care of Hibiscus Luna Rose and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads 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 Hibiscus Luna Rose 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.