Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
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Western United States, Canada
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-7
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
PICEA glauca var. albertiana
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
White Spruce
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
अलबर्टा सजाना
In German
Zitronenthymian
Alberta Fichte
In French
citron Thyme
épinette de l'Alberta
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Alberta abeto
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Αλμπέρτα ερυθρελάτης
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Alberta abeto
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Alberta świerk
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Alberta abiegnis
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Alberta Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Alberta Spruce height is 1,220.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Alberta Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce
Care of Lemon Thyme and Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Alberta Spruce pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year, Remove hanging branches and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.