Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Chorisia speciosa
Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Elliptic
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires 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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
CHORISIA speciosa
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Chorisia
In German
Zitronenthymian
Chorisia
In French
citron Thyme
Chorisia
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Chorisia
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Chorisia
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Chorisia
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Chorisia
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Chorisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Bombacoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Chorisia
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Chorisia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Chorisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Chorisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Chorisia Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Chorisia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Chorisia are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
- Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Chorisia
Care of Lemon Thyme and Chorisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chorisia 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 Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.