Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Asia, Europe
Types
Asparagus setaceus,Asparagus meyeri,Asaragus densiflorus
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
moist forests
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
17, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Not Available
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, 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
Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
MICROLEPIA strigosa
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Asparagus Fern, Common asparagus fern, Plumosa Fern
Thyme
In Hindi
Lace Fern
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Feder-Spargel
Thymian
In Spanish
Asparagus setaceus
Tomillo
In Greek
Lace Fern
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Lace Fern
Tomilho
In Polish
Szparag pierzasty
Tymianek
In Latin
Lace Fern
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Not Available
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asparagoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lace Fern and Thyme
Season and care of Lace Fern and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lace Fern and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lace Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lace Fern is Loam and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lace Fern is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lace Fern and Thyme Physical Information
Lace Fern and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lace Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lace Fern and Thyme are as follows:
Lace Fern flower color: White
Lace Fern leaf color: Light Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lace Fern and Thyme
Care of Lace Fern and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lace Fern 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 Lace Fern 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.