Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
gardens
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Mulga
In German
Zitronenthymian
Mulga
In French
citron Thyme
Mulga
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Mulga
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
mulga
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Mulga
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Mulga
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mulga Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree
Care of Lemon Thyme and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.