Lemon Thyme

Emu Bush

About Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush

Lemon Thyme

Emu Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Shrub

Origin

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass

Number of Varieties

1540

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Habitat

gardens

Desert, Dry areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

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

8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

Magenta, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Purple, Light Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Purple, Olive, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Pests and Diseases

Root rot

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus

EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme

एमु बुश

In German

Zitronenthymian

Emu Bush

In French

citron Thyme

Emu Bush

In Spanish

citron Thyme

Emu Bush

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

emu Μπους

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho

Emu de Bush

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy

Emu Bush

In Latin

lemon Thyme

Emu Bush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Lamiaceae

Myoporaceae

Genus

Thymus

Eremophila

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Myoporeae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

350220

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush? We provide you with everything About Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush. Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns and Emu Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea and Emu Bush has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush

Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush are as follows:

Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush

Care of Lemon Thyme and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.