Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
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, occasional watering once established
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
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
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
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
Thymus vulgaris
In Hindi
नींबू
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Thymian
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Thym
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Tomillo
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Limão
Tomilho
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Tymianek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Not Available
Clade
Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon and Thyme
Season and care of Lemon and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lemon and Thyme Physical Information
Lemon and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Lemon and Thyme are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon and Thyme
Care of Lemon and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon 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.