Lemon Thyme

Pinkroot

About Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot

Lemon Thyme

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

151

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Habitat

gardens

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-8

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Root rot

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Wildlife

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

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, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus

Spigelia marilandica

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme

pinkroot

In German

Zitronenthymian

Spigelia

In French

citron Thyme

Spigelia

In Spanish

citron Thyme

Spigelia

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

Spigelia

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho

Spigelia

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy

Spigelia

In Latin

lemon Thyme

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Gentianales

Family

Lamiaceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Thymus

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

35060

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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot. Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot

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

Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot are as follows:

Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot

Care of Lemon Thyme and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.