Lemon Thyme

Persian Lime

About Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime

Lemon Thyme

Persian Lime

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Fruit

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime

Number of Varieties

1510

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Habitat

gardens

Warm soil, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99999-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Grafting, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

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

Pests and Diseases

Root rot

Mites

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Wildlife

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant

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

Cleanser, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus

CITRUS latifolia

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

Persian Lime

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme

Persian lime

In German

Zitronenthymian

Gewöhnliche Limette

In French

citron Thyme

Citrus × latifolia

In Spanish

citron Thyme

Citrus latifolia

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

Persian lime

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho

Citrus × latifolia

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy

Persian lime

In Latin

lemon Thyme

Persian lime

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Sapindales

Family

Lamiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Thymus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

35045

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime? We provide you with everything About Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime. Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns and Persian Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea and Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime

Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime are as follows:

Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime

Care of Lemon Thyme and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.