Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-12
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Zitronenthymian
Laub- Cattail
In French
citron Thyme
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
lemon Thyme
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Lemon Thyme and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.