Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
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
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Zitronenthymian
Echte Kamille
In French
citron Thyme
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile
Care of Lemon Thyme and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.