Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western China
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
All sorts of environments
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
Thyme
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
Thymian
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
Thym
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
Tomillo
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
Tomilho
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
Tymianek
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Not Available
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose 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 Kiftsgate 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.
