Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
-
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Star anise and more
Habitat
gardens
Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
H1, H2, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
Pimpinella anisum
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Anise
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
सौंफ़ का पौध
In German
Zitronenthymian
Anis
In French
citron Thyme
Anis
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Anís
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
anis
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Anyż
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Anethum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Anise
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Lemon Thyme and Anise Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Anise are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Anise
Care of Lemon Thyme and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.