Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Habitat
gardens
marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
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
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer
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
Clay, 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
Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
-
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Butterflies, Insects, pollinators
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Chincherinchee
In German
Zitronenthymian
Kap-Milchstern
In French
citron Thyme
Chincherinchee
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Chincherinchee
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Ornithogalum thyrsoides
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Chinkerinchee
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Chincherinchee,
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Chincherinchee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Thymus
Ornithogalum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chincherinchee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Chincherinchee is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chincherinchee is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
- Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee
Care of Lemon Thyme and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.