Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
gardens
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
सागर अंगूर
In German
Zitronenthymian
Sea Grape
In French
citron Thyme
Sea Grape
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Sea Grape
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Sea Grape
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Sea Grape
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape
Care of Lemon Thyme and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.