Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Asia, Europe
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Indian Grass
Thyme
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Indian Grass
Thymian
In French
Herbe indienne
Thym
In Spanish
Hierba india
Tomillo
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Tomilho
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Tymianek
In Latin
Indian Grass
Thymum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Thyme
Season and care of Indian Grass and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Indian Grass and Thyme Physical Information
Indian Grass and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Thyme are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Grass and Thyme
Care of Indian Grass and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Indian Grass 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.