Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
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
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Jostaberry
Thyme
In Hindi
Jostaberry
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Jostaberry
Thymian
In Spanish
Jostaberry
Tomillo
In Greek
Jostaberry
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
Tomilho
In Polish
Jostaberry
Tymianek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Not Available
Family
Grossulariaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Thyme
Season and care of Jostaberry and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Jostaberry and Thyme Physical Information
Jostaberry and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jostaberry and Thyme are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Jostaberry and Thyme
Care of Jostaberry and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Jostaberry 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.