Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Hydrangea
In German
Zitronenthymian
Hortensie
In French
citron Thyme
Hortensia
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Hortensia
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Hortênsia
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Hortensja
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jerusalem Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Lemon Thyme and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jerusalem Artichoke 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 Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.