Types
Thymus citriodorus
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Habitat
gardens
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Jostaberry
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Jostaberry
In German
Zitronenthymian
Jostaberry
In French
citron Thyme
casseille
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Jostaberry
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Jostaberry
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Jostaberry
In Latin
lemon Thyme
OLIVE
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Lamiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jostaberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry
Care of Lemon Thyme and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.