Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
gardens
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oval
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Broccoli
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
ब्रोकली
In German
Zitronenthymian
Brokkoli
In French
citron Thyme
Brocoli
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Brócoli
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
brócolis
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
brokuły
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Brocoli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Lamiaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Broccoli
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and Broccoli Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Broccoli are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Broccoli
Care of Lemon Thyme and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.