Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
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
Gold, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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
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
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Wildlife
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
TANACETUM balsamita
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Painted Daisy
In German
Zitronenthymian
gemalt Gänseblümchen
In French
citron Thyme
painted daisy
In Spanish
citron Thyme
margarita pintada
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
margarida pintada
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
malowane stokrotka
In Latin
lemon Thyme
picta primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Painted Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
- Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy
Care of Lemon Thyme and Painted Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Painted Daisy 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 Painted Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.