Lemon Thyme

Freesia

About Lemon Thyme and Freesia

Lemon Thyme

Freesia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Herbaceous Perennial

Origin

Africa, Kenya, South Africa

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Freesia

Number of Varieties

1515

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm50.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm40.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Yellow, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Low

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash

Pests and Diseases

Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Wildlife

Butterflies

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bulbs, Flowers

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance

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

Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus

Freesia refracta

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

Freesia

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme

Freesia

In German

Zitronenthymian

Freesie

In French

citron Thyme

Freesia

In Spanish

citron Thyme

fresia

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

freesia

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho

freesia

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy

frezja

In Latin

lemon Thyme

Freesia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Asparagales

Family

Lamiaceae

Iridaceae

Genus

Thymus

Freesia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Ixioideae

Number of Species

35016

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Freesia

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Thyme and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Lemon Thyme and Freesia. Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns and Freesia doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea and Freesia 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 Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Freesia

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

Lemon Thyme and Freesia Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Freesia are as follows:

Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Freesia

Care of Lemon Thyme and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.