Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
gardens
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Broomsedge grass
In German
Zitronenthymian
broomsedge Gras
In French
citron Thyme
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
citron Thyme
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge
Care of Lemon Thyme and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.